OPTIMA AH-28 1996: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| Make : OPTIMA | Model : AH-28 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1993-10-01 - 1997-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V125000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-08-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-08-07 | Date Added to Database: 1997-08-07 |
| 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" TRANSIT BUSES. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS ON THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRUCTURE "CUPOLA" AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1997.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 1-800-242-6231.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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