1995 Neoplan AN440 recall: tank assembly
Neoplan USA Corp. reported this safety recall on September 23, 1996. It covers about 202 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 202
- reported
- Sep 23, 1996
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 1996
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V182000
Affected vehicles
- Neoplan AN440 1995 1995
Questions about recall 96V182000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Neoplan AN440 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 96V182000, reported on September 23, 1996, covers about 202 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V182000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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