Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E038000 Reported June 25, 2002

Allegheny/coupling gaskets

Allegheny Coupling Company · N/A · 5,701 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E038000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Allegheny Coupling Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,701
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 25, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Allegheny Coupling Company dealer and reference recall ID 02E038000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02E038000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E038000?

NHTSA recall 02E038000 was issued by Allegheny Coupling Company on June 25, 2002. It addresses: Allegheny/coupling gaskets. The recall affects approximately 5,701 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Allegheny Coupling Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E038000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.