Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 4713 | 08/01/2001 | 626671 | Information on the fuel shutoff rod, which may detach from the ball joint rod end.*jb | 12/17/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 0921 | 05/01/2002 | 0921 | 635303 | Subject regarding deep sump cover assembly kit for vehicles built prior to february 19, 2001, with small amount of water collecting in the lowest portion of the air cleaner cover and not draining effectively through the vacuator valve. *t | 10/21/2002 |
| 0922 | 10/01/2001 | 627634 | Information on stainles steel fasteners for for air cleaner assemblies. *tt | 02/13/2002 | |
| 0921 | 10/01/2001 | 627624 | For some vehicles built prior to february 19, 2001, a deep sump cover assembly kit is available for small amounts of water collected in the lowest portion of the air cleaner cover which may not drain effectively through the vacuator valve. | 02/13/2002 | |
| 0919 | 04/01/2001 | 620332 | On some vehicles with cummins engines,t he air intake piping may rub against the right-side radiator support rod. *tt | 08/03/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 4714 | 07/01/2003 | 10003469 | Fuel line replacement. *tt | 10/21/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 54137 | 04/01/2001 | 625028 | Subject pertaining to fuel level sender that hits tank.*jb | 11/16/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/03/2004 | 10 | ||
| I am the hazardous materials response team coordinator for prince george's county, maryland. i have a concern about the way diesel fule is currently carried in the fuel systems of modern commercial tractors. *ak i have noticed over the years that the cross-over fuel line that ran between these tanks has become less common as it was very susceptible to damage from roadway debris. although this damage and resulting spill was common, the control of such a leak was usually simple as this cross-over line was typically equipped with a valve on either end. this fix has led to a different issue that is just as, if not more, problematic. now most fuel lines run from the fuel tanks through a common manifold. due to this arrangement, a leak in one tank will siphon most of the fuel from the other tank. most trucks are not equipped with valves to isolate the tanks or otherwise prevent the spill of the entire contents of both tanks. i have seen a single truck from a company in quebec, that was equipped with isolation valves. a have been referred to nhtsa, by people at fmsca. the best access i have found is this complaint site. my intent is to potentially cause an improvement in safety either by regulation or industry acceptance. the motivation is clearly to prevent further injury from motor fuels spilled and also to protect the environment. from a risk management perspective, motor carriers typically are spending thousands of dollar to clean up fuel spills, which might be able to be significantly reduced if emergency responders could control the flow from the fuel tanks. i would think $100 worth of valves in a fuel system is more than justified to prevent thousands of dollars of hazardous materials remediation. | |||