Vehicle recall 95V188002 · September 25, 1995
1993-1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- Venting of the CNG could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Thomas built will replace the type III pressure relief valve with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.
- Notes
- System: fuel; CNG; pressure relief valve/device.vehicle description: school and transit buses powered by compressed naturalgas (CNG) engines and equipped with Lincoln composite CNG fuel containers which incorporate mirada type III pressure relief valves. (see mirada campaign no. 95E025 and Lincoln campaign 95E025003).note: if the valves have not been replaced within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V188002
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 1995
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 2, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
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