Recall 95V188002 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Defect in 1993-1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
RECALL This recall affects up to 75 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V188002 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 75 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.
Safety Consequence
VENTING OF THE CNG COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
THOMAS BUILT WILL REPLACE THE TYPE III PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH THE NEWER DESIGN "GENERATION 2.5" PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE.
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