FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. in 2004. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 10, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FONTAINE/NEXGEN/LNG RELIEF VALVES

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS BUILT WITH LNG ENGINES, THE LNG TANK'S PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RELIEF VALVES COULD FAIL TO OPEN AND RELIEVE TANK PRESSURE.

NHTSA ID: 04V393000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

# of Units Affected: 86

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRESSURE SYSTEM ALLOWING THE RELIEF SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME BLOCKED RESULTING IN OVER PRESSURIZATION OF THE LNG TANKS CREATING THE RISK OF CATASTROPHIC TANK RUPTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE LNG TANKS WITH A NEW PRIMARY RELIEF VALVE PIPE AWAY TUBE AND A NEW VENTILATED SHROUD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-544-8175.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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