Gilbarco, Inc.: Orpak/Gasboy Automatic Tank Gauges Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2023

Summary

Gilbarco, Inc. is recalling approximately 12,000 Orpak/Gasboy automatic tank gauge and environmental monitoring systems, specifically model number 800907451. A capacitor within these systems may crack and overheat, which can lead to a fire. Dealers will replace the faulty capacitor with a new one at no cost to owners.

Risk

The internal capacitor can crack and overheat during operation. This overheating creates a significant fire hazard in the vicinity of the fuel tank monitoring equipment.

What You Should Do

Identify if your facility uses the Orpak/Gasboy automatic tank gauge and environmental monitoring system by checking the device for model number 800907451.
Contact Gilbarco customer service at 1-614-787-3452 to schedule a free repair where a dealer will replace the affected capacitor.
If you have additional questions or need further assistance, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Free capacitor replacement

How to: Contact Gilbarco customer service at 1-614-787-3452 to have a dealer replace the capacitor free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: Orpak/Gasboy Automatic Tank Gauge and Environmental Monitoring System

Part / Model:

800907451

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23E020000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Gilbarco, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 12,000 vehicles(1800% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Equipment (E)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: March 28, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: July 18, 2023

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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response