NATIONAL ESCORT 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Make : NATIONAL | Model : ESCORT | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 1992-10-01 - 1995-08-31 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V101000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-04-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-04-07 | Date Added to Database: 2000-04-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Eldorado National- California, Inc. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 173 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUSES. THESE BUSES ARE POWERED BY A CNG ENGINE AND COPPER TUBING WAS USED AS VENT LINES. |
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Consequence:
THE COPPER TUBING IS UNABLE TO CONTAIN THE CNG VENTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 3/8" COPPER VENT LINE FROM THE LOWER REAR MANIFOLD TO THE ROOF WITH 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL TUBING. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-909-591-9557.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |