NHTSA recall 06E097000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Nov 21, 20063,144 vehicles affectedNITROUS OXIDE SYSTEMS
The defect
Certain nitrous oxide systems (nos) kits sold for use as aftermarket equipment for use on automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and watercraft. an incorrect busrt disc was installed in bottle valves commonly used on small nitrous bottles (10 oz to 2.5 lb sizes.) if the bottle IS overfilled and overheated, it may burst suddenly without warning.
The risk
A person or persons could be injured should a bottle burst while in the vicinity.
The remedy
Nos will notify owners and replace the burst discs free of charge. the recall began on december 11, 2006. owners may contact nos customer service service department at 1-800-638-0032.