| Make : NEOPLAN | Model : AN440 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V183000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960919 | Date Received by ODI: 19960923 | Date Added to Database: 19961001 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 235 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING. |
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Consequence:
RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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