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NHTSARecalled Sep 23, 1996 · #96V183000

NEOPLAN/CNG FUEL TANKS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING. RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Product details

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

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice