Recall 98E040000: Fuel System, Other, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 98E040000 · announced November 17, 1998 · Afc · 4,200 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VALVES USED ON TRANSIT BUSES. SEAT DETERIORATION CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN GAS LEAKAGE.

The risk

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 19, 1998.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 AFC AT 1-616-781-1111.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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