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exempt from providing recall
notification of noncompliance as
required by 49 U.S.C. 30118 and
remedying the recall noncompliance as
required by 49 U.S.C. 30120 should be
granted.
NHTSA’S Analysis of DJG’S
Reasoning: To answer this petition, the
pertinent regulations in question are:
FMVSS No. 213 S5.5.2 (l) requires:
(l) An installation diagram showing the
child restraint system installed in:
(1) A seating position equipped with a
continuous-loop lap/shoulder belt;
(2) A seating position equipped with only
a lap belt, as specified in the manufacturer’s
instructions; and
(3) A seating position equipped with a
child restraint anchorage system.
The purpose for S5.5.2 (l) is to
provide consumers with an installation
diagram depicting the proper
installation of a child restraint using the
attachment methods (lap/shoulder belt,
lap belt only, and anchorage system)
available in vehicles.
FMVSS No. 213 S5.5 states:
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Labeling. Any labels or written instructions
provided in addition to those required by this
section shall not obscure or confuse the
meaning of the required information or be
otherwise misleading to the consumer * * *
The purpose of S5.5 is to prevent
additional information from confusing
or misleading the consumer, resulting in
misuse of the child restraint and/or nonuse.
The only complaint received by DJG
was submitted by a Child Passenger
Safety Technician, on behalf of a
consumer, over concerns that the labels
were put on incorrectly and the arrows
pointed to the solid plastic and not the
rear-facing belt path.
DJG conducted a survey to
demonstrate any effects the
noncompliance may have on seat
installation. DJG installed a Complete
Air LX model, which represents the
Alpha Elite model as well, in 26
vehicles in rear-facing mode using both
the vehicle belts and lower anchorage
belts. According to DJG, the 26 vehicles
represented a cross-section of vehicles
on the road. The vehicle belts and lower
anchorage belts were routed through the
forward-facing belt path of the Complete
Air LX. DJG reported that in none of the
26 vehicles was it possible to route the
lower anchorage belts through the
forward-facing belt path and secure the
lower anchorages to the vehicle anchor
bars due to the lower anchorage belts
being too short to allow this improper
installation. In 5 of the 26 evaluated
vehicles, the vehicle belt allowed for
this improper installation with a
coupling of the vehicle belt and vehicle
buckle.
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In reaching our decision, NHTSA
carefully reviewed the subject petition
and CU’s comments. NHTSA does not
agree with DJG that the preponderance
of correct rear-facing installation
diagrams and instructions appears to
outweigh the potential for improper
installation resulting from the
misplaced arrows. NHTSA believes that
consumers will likely look first at
diagrams on the child restraint for
guidance on correct installation, and not
from written instructions, particularly
for re-installations, i.e., removing the
restraint from one vehicle and putting it
in another vehicle. The pointing arrows
on the label will likely be the first place
a consumer will look for guidance on
choosing the proper belt routing path.
S5.5 of FMVSS No. 213 specifically
addresses that additional information
may not confuse or mislead the user. If
a user is reading the labels for guidance
on how to properly install the restraint,
the directional arrows pointed in the
wrong direction clearly may present a
confusing picture that could lead to
improper installation and/or nonuse.
NHTSA believes that the lone
complaint reported by DJG does not
necessarily mean that consumers are
installing the restraint properly. Users
may be installing the restraint
improperly without realizing it, and
these cases therefore would not be
reported.
NHTSA reviewed its Vehicle Owner
Questionnaire (VOQ) data and
uncovered one VOQ, dated May 2011,
which highlighted installation problems
with the same child restraint device
when the owner attempted to follow
instructions provided on the attached
label.
NHTSA understands that the results
of DJG’s survey of vehicles shows a low
percentage of vehicles surveyed that
allow an improper installation because
of the relative short length webbing for
either the lower anchorage belt or the
vehicle seat belt. However we believe
that the survey is limited by the
relatively small number of vehicles
surveyed compared to the entire vehicle
fleet and the use of only two DJG
models.
NHTSA believes that the misplaced
labels result in a confusion of the
meaning of the required information
(diagram showing correct installation in
the rear-facing configuration) and thus
the potential for mis-installation or
perhaps non-use of the restraint.
NHTSA’S Response to Consumer
Union Comments: In its comment to the
docket, CU disagrees with DJG’s
assessment that the noncompliance is
inconsequential to safety because the
incorrectly installed diagrams will lead
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to confusion by the consumer and
increase the likelihood that the
restraints will be installed improperly or
not at all.
CU reported that it tested an Alpha
Omega Elite model which is one of the
DJG models included in this petition.
Based on CU observations, the rearfacing belt path on the Alpha Omega
Elite is not visible from the top or the
side of the restraint. Therefore without
a label clearly indicating its location,
the rear-facing belt path could be
hidden from the consumer. In this case,
with the affected label pointing toward
the forward-facing belt path, a consumer
may assume that the rear-facing and
forward-facing belt paths are the same,
leading to an improper installation of
the restraint.
NHTSA Decision: In consideration of
the foregoing, NHTSA has decided that
the petitioner has not met its burden of
persuasion that the noncompliance
described is inconsequential to motor
vehicle safety. Accordingly, DJG’s
petition is hereby denied, and the
petitioner must notify owners,
purchasers and dealers pursuant to 49
U.S.C. 30118 and provide a remedy in
accordance with 49 U.S.C. 30120.
Authority: (49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120:
delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and
501.8)
Issued on: August 22, 2013.
Nancy Lummen Lewis,
Associate Administrator for Enforcement.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA–2013–0185]
Pipeline Safety: Notice to Operators of
Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas
Pipelines of a Recall on Leak Repair
Clamps Due to Defective Seal
Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(PHMSA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory
Bulletin.
AGENCY:
PHMSA is issuing an
Advisory Bulletin to alert all pipeline
operators of a T.D. Williamson, Inc.
(TDW) Leak Repair Clamp (LRC) recall
issued by TDW on June 17, 2013. The
recall covers all TDW LRCs of any
pressure class and any size. The LRCs
may develop a dangerous leak due to a
defective seal. Hazardous liquid and
natural gas pipeline operators should
SUMMARY:
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verify if they have any TDW LRCs
subject to the recall by reviewing their
records and equipment for installation
of these LRCs. Operators with TDW
LRCs should discontinue use
immediately and contact TDW for
further recall instructions. Operators
can obtain recall information through
TDW’s Web site at https://
lrc.tdwilliamson.com/ or by calling
TDW at 888–770–7085.
ADDRESSES: This document can be
viewed on the PHMSA home page at:
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken
Lee by phone at 202–366–2694 or by
email at kenneth.lee@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On July 17, 2013, TDW issued a recall
of its LRCs. The recall covers any TDW
LRC of any pressure class or any size.
The TDW LRC is a hinged split sleeve
that is designed to fit around the
damaged area of the affected pipe and
provide a sealing barrier to arrest
leaking product. The seal is activated
when applied pressure from bolts
causes the internal seal to encapsulate
the leak. TDW specifies that this clamp
provides temporary repair only when it
is bolted closed. TDW designates the
LRC as a permanent repair when it is
welded shut; this is analogous to a full
encirclement welded split sleeve with
welded ends (e.g., B-Type Sleeve). The
LRC may leak when it is installed in the
bolted-closed position. According to
TDW, when the LRC is completely
welded shut the defective seal is
encapsulated and no leakage is
expected.
The LRCs subject to the recall were
manufactured for TDW from September
2002 through August 2012 to the
specifications of API 6H ‘‘Specification
on End Closures, Connectors, and
Swivels.’’ Ranging in size from twoinches to 48-inches, the LRCs are
designed for pressure classes of 150,
300, 400, 600 and 900 in accordance
with ASME/ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges
and Flanged Fittings. These LRCs were
manufactured for use on hazardous
liquid and natural gas pipelines.
TDW investigated an installed LRC,
which indicated leakage, and
determined that the manufactured seal
was defective and could potentially be
dangerous to public safety.
Subsequently due to this investigation,
TDW conducted a study through an
independent laboratory to identify the
failure mechanism, determine repair
options, and evaluate the fitness of all
existing LRCs. TDW concluded that a
recall was necessary and urges all of its
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customers to stop using its existing
TDW LRCs and contact TDW
immediately.
TDW has assigned personnel to
follow-up and communicate directly
with customers on the recall process
and progress. TDW has established a
Web site which offers three replacement
options to customers to register for
repair, obtain credit, or request a refund
for the LRC. TDW has designated
customer service personnel for each
region on a global basis to assist with
the recall process.
II. Advisory Bulletin (ADB–2013–04)
To: Owners and Operators of
Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas
Pipeline Systems.
Subject: Notice to Operators of
Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid
Pipelines of a Recall on Leak Repair
Clamps Due to Defective Seal.
Advisory: PHMSA is informing all
pipeline operators that TDW has
deemed its LRCs defective due to the
seal contained in every clamp not
maintaining adequate pressure causing
the clamp to fail. TDW has determined
that failure of this clamp may cause a
leak that could cause a fire or explosion
resulting in injury or death. TDW asks
all of its customers to stop using the
LRC immediately and return it to TDW
and follow up with TDW’s recall
procedures for the LRC.
PHMSA advises hazardous liquid and
natural gas pipeline operators to take
the following measures:
• Verify records to determine if a
TDW LRC is installed.
• Stop using the TDW LRC
immediately.
• Contact TDW and follow up with its
recall process.
• TDW Web site: https://
lrc.tdwilliamson.com/.
• TDW phone number: 888–770–
7085.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. chapter 601; 49 CFR
1.53.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 22,
2013.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy
and Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
[Docket No. PHMSA-2013-0185]
Pipeline Safety: Notice to Operators of Hazardous Liquid and
Natural Gas Pipelines of a Recall on Leak Repair Clamps Due to
Defective Seal
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.
ACTION: Notice; Issuance of Advisory Bulletin.
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SUMMARY: PHMSA is issuing an Advisory Bulletin to alert all pipeline
operators of a T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) Leak Repair Clamp (LRC)
recall issued by TDW on June 17, 2013. The recall covers all TDW LRCs
of any pressure class and any size. The LRCs may develop a dangerous
leak due to a defective seal. Hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline
operators should
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verify if they have any TDW LRCs subject to the recall by reviewing
their records and equipment for installation of these LRCs. Operators
with TDW LRCs should discontinue use immediately and contact TDW for
further recall instructions. Operators can obtain recall information
through TDW's Web site at https://lrc.tdwilliamson.com/ or by calling
TDW at 888-770-7085.
ADDRESSES: This document can be viewed on the PHMSA home page at:
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Lee by phone at 202-366-2694 or by
email at kenneth.lee@dot.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On July 17, 2013, TDW issued a recall of its LRCs. The recall
covers any TDW LRC of any pressure class or any size. The TDW LRC is a
hinged split sleeve that is designed to fit around the damaged area of
the affected pipe and provide a sealing barrier to arrest leaking
product. The seal is activated when applied pressure from bolts causes
the internal seal to encapsulate the leak. TDW specifies that this
clamp provides temporary repair only when it is bolted closed. TDW
designates the LRC as a permanent repair when it is welded shut; this
is analogous to a full encirclement welded split sleeve with welded
ends (e.g., B-Type Sleeve). The LRC may leak when it is installed in
the bolted-closed position. According to TDW, when the LRC is
completely welded shut the defective seal is encapsulated and no
leakage is expected.
The LRCs subject to the recall were manufactured for TDW from
September 2002 through August 2012 to the specifications of API 6H
``Specification on End Closures, Connectors, and Swivels.'' Ranging in
size from two-inches to 48-inches, the LRCs are designed for pressure
classes of 150, 300, 400, 600 and 900 in accordance with ASME/ANSI
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings. These LRCs were manufactured
for use on hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines.
TDW investigated an installed LRC, which indicated leakage, and
determined that the manufactured seal was defective and could
potentially be dangerous to public safety. Subsequently due to this
investigation, TDW conducted a study through an independent laboratory
to identify the failure mechanism, determine repair options, and
evaluate the fitness of all existing LRCs. TDW concluded that a recall
was necessary and urges all of its customers to stop using its existing
TDW LRCs and contact TDW immediately.
TDW has assigned personnel to follow-up and communicate directly
with customers on the recall process and progress. TDW has established
a Web site which offers three replacement options to customers to
register for repair, obtain credit, or request a refund for the LRC.
TDW has designated customer service personnel for each region on a
global basis to assist with the recall process.
II. Advisory Bulletin (ADB-2013-04)
To: Owners and Operators of Hazardous Liquid and Natural Gas
Pipeline Systems.
Subject: Notice to Operators of Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid
Pipelines of a Recall on Leak Repair Clamps Due to Defective Seal.
Advisory: PHMSA is informing all pipeline operators that TDW has
deemed its LRCs defective due to the seal contained in every clamp not
maintaining adequate pressure causing the clamp to fail. TDW has
determined that failure of this clamp may cause a leak that could cause
a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. TDW asks all of its
customers to stop using the LRC immediately and return it to TDW and
follow up with TDW's recall procedures for the LRC.
PHMSA advises hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline operators
to take the following measures:
Verify records to determine if a TDW LRC is installed.
Stop using the TDW LRC immediately.
Contact TDW and follow up with its recall process.
TDW Web site: https://lrc.tdwilliamson.com/.
TDW phone number: 888-770-7085.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. chapter 601; 49 CFR 1.53.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 22, 2013.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Policy and Programs.
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