Vent System may Seep Fuel – Whammerdyne II Much VSR Remote Fuel Tank Vent Systems

February 3, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18E009000

Vent System may Seep Fuel

Fuel seepage in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E009

Manufacturer Whammerdyne Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 519

 

Summary

Whammerdyne Inc. (Whammerdyne) is recalling certain II Much VSR remote fuel tank vent systems, part number 100016. These vent systems may seep fuel.

 

Remedy

Whammerdyne will notify owners and will replace the vent system with a redesigned unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2018. Owners may contact Whammerdyne customer service at 1-888-216-6033.

 

Notes

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.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

 

Dear owner of II MUCH® Fuel/Differential Vent product(s),

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Whammerdyne Inc. the manufacturer of II MUCH brand products has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain II MUCH Fuel/Differential vents purchased from June 1, 2014 to 1 Feb 2018

Effected products;

1. P/N 100016, VSB (previously know as BH Fuel/Differential Vent”) Recall Campaign 18E-009 2. P/N 100034, VSR (previously named “DM Fuel/Differential Vent”) Recall Campaign 18E-008

 

Why is a recall being conducted?

A defect exists which may cause II MUCH Fuel/Differential vents to leak gasoline or lubricant from the  assembly joint. Exposure of gasoline or lubricant to an ignition source may cause fire without warning resulting in loss of vehicle control, life, and property.

 

What are we doing about the problem?

We are voluntarily recalling the products and offering a redesigned replacement at no charge. The replacement will have a new part number which will distinguish it from the recalled unit.

 

What should you do?

If the II MUCH Fuel/Differential vent is currently installed in a vehicle, cease operation of the vehicle and remove the unit immediately. The vent line should be returned to original equipment configuration while awaiting replacement unit — if this is not possible, some other method should be used to safely vent the fuel tank or equipment.

No special tools or equipment are required to remove and replace the II MUCH Fuel/Differential Vent.

 

How can you exchange your II MUCH Fuel/Differential Vent?

Visit https://www.iimuch.com/collections/recall where you can begin the exchange process, if you are unable or unwilling to use the online system please call 888-216-6033 and we will enter your information for you.

 

What if you no longer own the II MUCH Fuel/Differential Vent?

If you no longer own the II MUCH brand product or it’s installed in a vehicle you have sold, please forward this information to the new owner and provide II MUCH with the new owner’s contact information.

 

If you are the lessor of this vehicle, please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days to comply with federal regulations

If you have already paid to have your II MUCH Fuel/Differential Vent repaired for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the [repair or replacement, as applicable]. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement, contact II MUCH at 888-216-6033 or sales@iimuch.com with subject “RECALL”

If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your II MUCH Fuel/Differential Vent remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.

Sincerely,

John Ulaszek

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1 Affected Product

Equipment

BRAND	PART NO.	PRODUCTION DATES
II MUCH	VSB VENT SYSTEM	01/01/2015 – 01/31/2018

 

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12 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-18E009-4473.PDF 214.129KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-18E009-8240.pdf 247.336KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1

RCLQRT-18E009-1439.PDF 214.492KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-18E009-3195.pdf 131.827KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-2

RCLQRT-18E009-2858.PDF 211.215KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4

RCLQRT-18E009-2295.PDF 211.405KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-2

RCLQRT-18E009-5514.PDF 211.294KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3

RCLQRT-18E009-2457.PDF 211.294KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4

RCLQRT-18E009-8334.PDF 211.503KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-1

RCLQRT-18E009-5950.PDF 211.503KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-2

RCLQRT-18E009-4192.PDF 211.602KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-18E009-7694.PDF 212.395KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18E009&docType=RCL

 

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