NEOPLAN AN440 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V183000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEOPLAN | AN440 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-09-19 | 1996-09-23 | 1996-10-01 |
Production Dates: 1995-05-18 - 1997-11-06
Manufacturers Involved: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 235
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN. NOTE: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 NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
