OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
96V182000
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Reported Sep 23, 1996 · NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Summary
THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA. THE FUEL CYLINDER STRAPS EXPAND WHEN TANKS ARE PRESSURIZED CAUSING BRACKETS TO BREAK THE MOUNTING HARDWARE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
A NEW STRAP WITH ELASTOMERIC SPRINGS THAT WILL ALLOW THE STRAP TO EXPAND WITH THE TANK HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN STARTED.ONLY LOS ANGELES AND MASSPORT TRANSIT SYSTEMS ARE INVOLVED.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED STRAPS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT EDO CANADA AT .................. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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