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Vehicle recall 96V182000 · September 23, 1996

1995 Neoplan AN440

These buses are equipped with compressed natural gas fuel tanks supplied by edo canada.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
These buses are equipped with compressed natural gas fuel tanks supplied by edo canada. The fuel cylinder straps expand when tanks are pressurized causing brackets to break the mounting hardware.
Consequence
This condition can cause the cylinder to fall increasing the risk of explosion or fire.
Remedy
A new strap with elastomeric springs that will allow the strap to expand with the tank has been designed and will be installed on these buses.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification has been started.only los angeles and massport transit systems are involved.note:owners who do not receive the newly designed straps within a reasonable time free of charge should contact edo canada at .................. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V182000
Reported to NHTSA
September 23, 1996
Filed by
NEOPLAN USA CORP.
Owner notification
September 30, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
202
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall 96V182000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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