NHTSA Recall 95V188002
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V188002; Date: Sep. 25, 1995
Venting of the cng could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 75
Recall Summary:
Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. These triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.
How to Fix:
Thomas built will replace the type iii pressure relief valve with the newer design "generation 2. 5" pressure relief device.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; cng; pressure relief valve/device. Vehicle description: school and transit buses powered by compressed naturalgas (cng) engines and equipped with Lincoln composite cng fuel containers which incorporate mirada type iii pressure relief valves. (see mirada campaign no. 95e025 and Lincoln campaign 95e025003). Note: if the valves have not been replaced within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 1996
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