OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
95E014000
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Reported May 5, 1995 · MIRADA CONTROLS, INC.
Summary
NON-STAINLESS STEEL BALLS (CHROME PLATED STEEL) IN THE THERMAL TRIGGER OF THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVE CORRODED CAUSING FALSE THERMAL ACTIVATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SUDDEN RELEASE OF CNG. IF CNG WERE RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
MIRADA WILL REPLACE THESE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES WITH DEVICES WHICH HAVE STAINLESS STEEL BALLS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; CNG; PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE/DEVICE.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE/DEVICE. NOTE: IF THE VALVES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MIRADA AT 1-612-448-3686. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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