| Make : COLLINS | Model : CIVITRAN | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880101 - 19881001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V184000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890308 | Date Received by ODI: 19881125 | Date Added to Database: 19881207 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 159 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF FUEL EMISSION CANISTER TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, VAPOR RELEASED FROM THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE CONSUMED AT THE ENGINE IN AN IDLE SITUATION. |
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Consequence:
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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