NHTSA Recall 96V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V183000; Date: Sep. 23, 1996
Rupture of a cng fuel tank can cause cng leakage increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Neoplan AN440
Component: Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Neoplan Usa Corp.
Affected Units:: 235
Recall Summary:
The type 4 compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tank supplied by edo canada can rupture during fueling.
How to Fix:
Each tank is being visually inspected, assisted by dye penetrant and resonance tested. A detection shield is placed under each pair of tanks, under the bus, to provide ease of inspection for any damage. Any damaged tank will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification has already begun. Note: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 neoplan at 1-719-336-3256. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 19, 1996
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