Fisher recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
Emerson Process Mgmt Regulator Tech, Inc. (Emerson) is recalling certain Fisher Pressure Relief Valves model numbers H732A, H832A, H733, and H833 manufactured from April 9, 2013, through April 24, 2015 and sold as aftermarket or for use as service replacement equipment in cargo tank trailer applications for transporting compressed gases, such as butane or amines. The flow rate of valves with relief setpoints up to 200 psig may be restricted in the event the tank trailer is involved in a crash or other emergency and is exposed to a fire.
What could happen
Without sufficient flow in these conditions, the tank could explode causing serious injury to bystanders.
The fix
Emerson will notify owners and will provide replacement pressure relief valves free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2015. Owners may contact Emerson customer service at 1-888-237-1751.
Vehicles covered
- Fisher H732A Relief Valve
- Fisher H733 Relief Valve
- Fisher H832A Relief Valve
- Fisher H833 Relief Valve
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E064000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Emerson Process Mgmt Regulator Tech. Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 4, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 17, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 110
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.