Defect Description For Recall
Upon Exposure To Impurities In The Natural Gas Fuel In Cold Weather, An Internal O-Ring On These Devices Can Blister During Decompression After “Fast-Fill” Refueling Resulting In Seal Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
SCI
Model Of Vehicle
ALT 506N
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
95E005002
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices
Effect Of Defect
Internal Damage To The O-Ring Seal Could Cause A Release Of Cng. If Cng Were Released To The Environment And An Ignition Source Were Present, A Fire Could Occur.
Fix Defect
SCIWill Replace Recalled Units With New Devices That Are Not Susceptible To O-Ring Damage From Non-Methane Components Of The Gas Supply When The Devices Are Developed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Structural Composites
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19941201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Sci
Date Report Received
19950509