OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E040000
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Reported Nov 17, 1998 · ADVANCED FUEL COMPONENTS, INC
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VALVES USED ON TRANSIT BUSES. SEAT DETERIORATION CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN GAS LEAKAGE.
Consequence
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 19, 1998.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 AFC AT 1-616-781-1111.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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