NHTSA Recall 96V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V182000; Date: Sep. 23, 1996
This condition can cause the cylinder to fall increasing the risk of explosion or fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Neoplan AN440
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 202
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 1996
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