ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

June 25, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ALLEGHENY/COUPLING GASKETS

4" COUPLING GASKETS EQUIPPED ON HEAVY TRUCKS USED TO HAUL PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS. THE WRONG FORMULA WAS USED IN THE CHEMICAL MAKEUP OF THE GASKETS WHICH COULD RESULT IN SWELLING AND FRACTURING OF THE GASKET.

NHTSA ID: 02E038000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 5,701

Consequence Summary:

THERE IS A RISK THAT PETROLUM BASED PRODUCTS WILL LEAK FROM THE GASKETS, THEREBY LEADING TO POSSIBLE COMBUSTION AND/OR OTHER ROAD HAZARDS.

Corrective Action:

ALLEGHENY WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT GASKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 ALLEGHENY COUPLING COMPANY AT 814-273-8150.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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