Sci Fuel Tank Recalls

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April 18th, 1996
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Recall Date
April 18th, 1996
Units Effected
93
NHTSA Campaign Number: 95E025002
Manufacturer: SCI
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1992
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1994

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
VENTING OF THE CNG COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
SCI WILL REPLACE THE TYPE III PRD WITH A SUITABLE REPLACE- MENT DEVICE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; CNG; PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES/DEVICES.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CNG VEHICLE FUEL TANKS WHICH INCORPORATE THE MIRADATYPE III PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE (PRD).(SEE MIRADA CAMPAIGN NO. 95E025).NOTE: IF THE VALVES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OFCHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT SCI AT 1-909-594-7777. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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