Recall
Neoplan An440 — 96V183000
NHTSA ID
96V183000
Make
Neoplan
Model
An440
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-09-23
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
235
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE TYPE 4 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANK SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA CAN RUPTURE DURING FUELING.
Consequence
RUPTURE OF A CNG FUEL TANK CAN CAUSE CNG LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy
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.