Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUS INDUSTRIES
Model Of Vehicle
ORION I
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
95E005001
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices
Effect Of Defect
If Cng Were Released To The Environment And An Ignition Source Were Present, A Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bus Industries Of America
Start Of Manufacture
19911001
End Of Manufacture
19950201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
278
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bus & Truck Supply Co.
Date Report Received
19950222