Recall
Neoplan An440 — 96V182000
NHTSA ID
96V182000
Make
Neoplan
Model
An440
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1996-09-23
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
202
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS SUPPLIED BY EDO CANADA. THE FUEL CYLINDER STRAPS EXPAND WHEN TANKS ARE PRESSURIZED CAUSING BRACKETS TO BREAK THE MOUNTING HARDWARE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
A NEW STRAP WITH ELASTOMERIC SPRINGS THAT WILL ALLOW THE STRAP TO EXPAND WITH THE TANK HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES.