Defect Description For Recall
The Type 4 Compressed Natural Gas (Cng) Fuel Tank Supplied By EDO Canada Can Rupture During Fueling.
Make Of Vehicle
NEOPLAN
Model Of Vehicle
AN440
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
96V183000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Rupture Of A Cng Fuel Tank Can Cause Cng Leakage Increasing The Risk Of A Fire Or Explosion.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
235
Date Owners Notified
19960919
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Neoplan USA Corporation
Date Report Received
19960923