Afc 211a Recalls

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November 24th, 1998
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
November 24th, 1998
Units Effected
4,200
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E040000
Manufacturer: ADVANCED FUEL COMPONENTS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: November 1st, 1992
Manufactured End Date: November 30th, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: November 19th, 1998

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VALVES USED ON TRANSIT BUSES. SEAT DETERIORATION CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN GAS LEAKAGE.

Consequence Summary:
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 19, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AFC AT 1-616-781-1111.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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