0 GATES SUPER-VAC
0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall Title: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall Date: 2012-11-05
0 GATES SUPER-VAC NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 12E052000
0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall Manufacturer: Hydraulic Supply Co.
0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 166
0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall Overview: Hydraulic Supply Company (HSC) is recalling certain Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses that were used to re-route gas lines during the modification of vehicles to accommodate disabled motorists. The hoses are not suitable for gasoline contact and can develop cracks, possibly allowing gas to leak.
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0 GATES SUPER-VAC Recall Notes: This recall only affects Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses when used, inappropriately, to transfer gasoline and is not being conducted by the Gates Corporation.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.