Transit Manufacturing,inc | NHTSA Recall #96V141000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V141000 by Transit Manufacturing,inc. Includes 21 affected units, TMI/FUEL:CARBURETION:INJECTORS:THROTTLE CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Temperature problems are occurring when these buses are operating on compressed natural gas.

Corrective Action

Owners will thoroughly inspect the engine compartments on these vehicles. the main engine module will be removed, and engines will be inspected for any of the following: (1) exhaust gas leakage; (2) damage to the manifold; (3) improper manifold installation; (4) any damage to or degradation of insulation or electrical wiring; or (5) damage to any other engine components. Transit owners should not operate these vehicles until all engine compartments have been inspected.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V141000

Manufacturer: Transit Manufacturing,inc

Report Received Date: 1996-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Tmi/fuel:carburetion:injectors:throttle control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Temperature problems are occurring when these buses are operating on compressed natural gas.

Consequence Summary: Fires can occur resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Owners will thoroughly inspect the engine compartments on these vehicles. the main engine module will be removed, and engines will be inspected for any of the following: (1) exhaust gas leakage; (2) damage to the manifold; (3) improper manifold installation; (4) any damage to or degradation of insulation or electrical wiring; or (5) damage to any other engine components. Transit owners should not operate these vehicles until all engine compartments have been inspected.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V141000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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