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1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - Campaign #95V188002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #95V188002

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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.

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Vehicle 1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 11/1/1993 - 8/1/1995
Recalled on 4/19/1996
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/2/1996
# Affected 75
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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.
Consequences VENTING OF THE CNG COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective action THOMAS BUILT WILL REPLACE THE TYPE III PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH THE NEWER DESIGN "GENERATION 2.5" PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL; CNG; PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE/DEVICE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES POWERED BY COMPRESSED NATURALGAS (CNG) ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH LINCOLN COMPOSITE CNG FUEL CONTAINERS WHICH INCORPORATE MIRADA TYPE III PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES. (SEE MIRADA CAMPAIGN NO. 95E025 AND LINCOLN CAMPAIGN 95E025003).NOTE: IF THE VALVES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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