Defect summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUSES. THESE BUSES ARE POWERED BY A CNG ENGINE AND COPPER TUBING WAS USED AS VENT LINES.
Consequence
THE COPPER TUBING IS UNABLE TO CONTAIN THE CNG VENTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 3/8" COPPER VENT LINE FROM THE LOWER REAR MANIFOLD TO THE ROOF WITH 1/2" STAINLESS STEEL TUBING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-909-591-9557.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 00V101000. Text as published by NHTSA.