Neoplan Recall 96V182000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly
NHTSA recall 96V182000 · announced September 23, 1996 · filed by Neoplan Usa Corp. · 202 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
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.