1995 NEOPLAN AN440 RECALL - #96V183000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING.
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 |
9/19/1996 |
| # Affected |
235 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING. |
| Consequences |
RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. |
| Corrective action |
EACH TANK IS BEING VISUALLY INSPECTED, ASSISTED BY DYE PENETRANT AND RESONANCE TESTED. A DETECTION SHIELD IS PLACED UNDER EACH PAIR OF TANKS, UNDER THE BUS, TO PROVIDE EASE OF INSPECTION FOR ANY DAMAGE. ANY DAMAGED TANK WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN. NOTE: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 NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.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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