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NHTSARecalled Jul 23, 1996 · #96V141000

TMI/FUEL:CARBURETION:INJECTORS:THROTTLE CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS ARE OCCURRING WHEN THESE BUSES ARE OPERATING ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS. FIRES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Product details

Product
TMI/FUEL:CARBURETION:INJECTORS:THROTTLE CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE MAIN ENGINE MODULE WILL BE REMOVED, AND ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE; (2) DAMAGE TO THE MANIFOLD; (3) IMPROPER MANIFOLD INSTALLATION; (4) ANY DAMAGE TO OR DEGRADATION OF INSULATION OR ELECTRICAL WIRING; OR (5) DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSIT OWNERS SHOULD NOT OPERATE THESE VEHICLES UNTIL ALL ENGINE COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED.

View the official CPSC notice