Collins Recall 88V184000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Exhaust System, Emission Control
NHTSA recall 88V184000 · announced November 25, 1988 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 159 units affected
The problem
DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION.
The risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.
What to do
INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL EMISSIONS CANISTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL BUSES WITH 4.9, 5.8 AND 7.5 LITER GASOLINEENGINES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF 9500 POUNDS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.