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NHTSA recall 88V184000

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Collins Civitran

Reported Nov 25, 1988159 vehicles affectedCOLLINS BUS CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1988 – Oct 1, 1988

The defect

Due to close proximity of fuel emission canister to the catalytic converter, vapor released from the fuel tank may not be consumed at the engine in an idle situation.

The risk

A fire could occur if fumes are concentratedsufficiently.

The remedy

Install a new canister system positioned forward under the stepwell of the entry door.

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Notes

System: fuel emissions canister/catalytic converter.vehicle description: commerical buses with 4.9, 5.8 and 7.5 liter gasolineengines built on ford E350 chassis with gvwr of 9500 pounds.