Recall 96V141000: Transit manufacturing,inc

Report received

Jul 23, 1996

Manufacturer

Transit manufacturing,inc

Potentially affected

21vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible consequence

Fires can occur resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.