The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12E052000·Announced 2012-11-05

Gates Super-Vac Hoses Recalled for Gasoline Leak Risk in Modified Vehicles

Hydraulic Supply Co. is recalling Gates Super-Vac hoses used in vehicle modifications for disabled drivers because they are unsuitable for gasoline and may leak.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) where a gas leak can result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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 recall affects 166 units. These hoses are not suitable for gasoline contact and can develop cracks, possibly allowing gas to leak.

A gas leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. This recall only affects Gates Corporation Super-Vac hoses when used, inappropriately, to transfer gasoline and is not being conducted by the Gates Corporation.

HSC is working with the only affected distributors, Triple S Mobility Inc. and its subcontractor, Boulevard Collision, to replace the affected hoses with hoses suitable for gasoline, free of charge. Owners should contact Triple S Mobility Inc. at 1-727-230-9448 or Boulevard Collision at 1-727-541-5850 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
Hydraulic Supply Co.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
166

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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