Defect Description For Recall
Upon Exposure To Impurities In The Natural Gas Fuel In Cold Weather, An Internal O-Ring On These Devices Can Blister During Decompression After “Fast-Fill” Refueling Resulting In Seal Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
TBII
Model Of Vehicle
T80206
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
95E005003
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices
Effect Of Defect
Internal Damage To The O-Ring Seal Could Cause Arelease Of Cng. If Cng Were Released To The Environment And An Ignition Source Were Present, A Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Mirada Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dealers Will Replace Recalled Units With New Devices That Are Not Susceptible To O-Ring Damage From Non-Methane Components Of The Gas Supply When The Devices Are Developed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transit Bus International
Start Of Manufacture
19930801
End Of Manufacture
19940701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
94
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Transit Bus International
Date Report Received
19950814