OPTIMA AH-28 1994: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| Make : OPTIMA | Model : AH-28 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-10-01 - 1997-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V253000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-10-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-10-09 | Date Added to Database: 1998-10-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" FUELED STREETCARS. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE "CUPOLA" WAS IMPROPERLY FASTENED. THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING COMPLETE STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON THE CUPOLA. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO CNG LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE STRUCTURES AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 1998.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 CHANCE COACH AT 1-888-391-1777.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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