Recall 96E030000: Fuel System, Other, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 96E030000 · announced September 24, 1996 · Edo · 4,824 units affected

The problem

THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKETS RETAINING BOLTS CAN BREAK.

The risk

THE CYLINDER COULD FALL FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF CNG INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

EDO CANADA HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BRACKET STRAP WITH A MORE ROBUST DESIGN AND INSTALL ELASTOMETRIC SPRINGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNERS HAVE NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. NOTE:OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT HAD THE BRACKET STRAPS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EDO CANADA AT 1-403-569-5425.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.