Fuel system, other: delivery
- Component
- Fuel system, other: delivery
- Manufacturer
- ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 56
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-06-13
- Owners notified
- 2007-07-09
Defect description
ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE BUSES BUILT WITH PROPANE TANKS, WELD FAILURES ARE OCCURRING AT THE POINT WHERE THE CONNECTING TUBES MEET THE TANK BODY.
Safety risk
THE WELD FAILURE MAY RESULT IN PROPANE LEAKAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
ELDORADO REPLACED THE TANK ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2007.