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NHTSA recall 96V183000

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly

Neoplan AN440

Reported Sep 23, 1996235 vehicles affectedNEOPLAN USA CORP.

The defect

The type 4 compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tank supplied by edo canada can rupture during fueling.

The risk

Rupture of a CNG fuel tank can cause CNG leakage increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Neoplan AN440
1995

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification has already begun. Note: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 neoplan at 1-719-336-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.