1995 NEOPLAN AN440 RECALL - #96V182000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 NEOPLAN AN440 |
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| Manufacturer |
NEOPLAN USA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/1996 |
| # Affected |
202 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1995 NEOPLAN AN440 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
1995 NEOPLAN AN440 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1995 NEOPLAN AN440 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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