OPTIMA AH-28 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : OPTIMA | Model : AH-28 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-12-01 - 1996-12-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V254000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-12-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-12-23 | Date Added to Database: 1996-12-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20 | ||
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Summary:
THE FASTENERS SECURING THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" ROOF-MOUNTED FUEL TANK LIDS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR MAINTAINED. |
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Consequence:
IF THE FASTENERS FAIL TO HOLD THE FUEL TANK LIDS PROPERLY, THE LIDS WOULD COME OFF DURING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CHANCE COACH IS DEVELOPING A MODIFICATION KIT TO ENHANCE THE FASTENING OF THE ROOF FUEL TANK. UNTIL THAT KIT IS AVAILABLE, OWNERS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT THE FUEL TANK IS SECURELY FASTENED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS MAILED DECEMBER 20, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHANCE COACH AT 1-800-242-6231.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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