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NHTSARecalled Sep 23, 1996 · #96V182000

NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANK BRACKETS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Product details

Product
NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANK BRACKETS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice