NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Polar Tank Trailer
The 1999 Polar Tank Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Polar dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1999 Polar Tank Trailer. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA #99V188002Reported June 22, 1999 · POLAR TANK TRAILER, INC.
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TANK TRUCKS AND TRAILERS USING EMCO WHEATON EMERGENCY DISCHARGE VALVES. THE SHEAR GROOVE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE SEAL FACE OF THE VALVE. IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT COLLISIONS, THE MATERIAL AROUND THE VALVE SEAT CAN TEAR.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Free manufacturer remedy
EMCO WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED VALVES WITH ANOTHER VALVE THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIGN DEFECT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EMCO WHEATON AT 1-877-880-6532 OR POLAR AT 1-800-826-6589. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).