Bus Industries Of America | NHTSA Recall #95E005001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95E005001 by Bus Industries Of America. Includes 278 affected units, FUEL:CNG: PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE/DEVICE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Premature opening of the thermally actuated pressure relief devices has occurred within a short period of time after filling the vehicle with fuel, expelling compressed natural gas to the environment.

Corrective Action

Mirada is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. in the interim, bus operators are requested to take the following precautions when fueling these vehicles: (1) follow the instructions of the fuel station supplier to ensure that heat does not build up in the fuel system. (2) after fueling, store vehicles outside. (3) buses should be checked for any abnormal drop in the fuel pressure before starting after refueling. (4) transit buses in service should have the pressure relief device inspected and also inspect the rubber caps that are installed on the venting arrangements on the devices. please contact mirada at 1-612-448-3686.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95E005001
Manufacturer: Bus Industries Of America
Report Received Date: 1995-02-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:cng: pressure relief valve/device
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 278

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Premature opening of the thermally actuated pressure relief devices has occurred within a short period of time after filling the vehicle with fuel, expelling compressed natural gas to the environment.
Consequence Summary: If cng were released to the environment and an ignition source were present, a fire could result.
Corrective Action: Mirada is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. in the interim, bus operators are requested to take the following precautions when fueling these vehicles: (1) follow the instructions of the fuel station supplier to ensure that heat does not build up in the fuel system. (2) after fueling, store vehicles outside. (3) buses should be checked for any abnormal drop in the fuel pressure before starting after refueling. (4) transit buses in service should have the pressure relief device inspected and also inspect the rubber caps that are installed on the venting arrangements on the devices. please contact mirada at 1-612-448-3686.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-n6ma-rkij~4mfy
NHTSA ID: 95E005001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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