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Collins Civitran Recall 88V184: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

NHTSA campaign 88V184, reported November 25, 1988, 159 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V184COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Problem
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.
Risk
A FIRE COULD OCCUR IF FUMES ARE CONCENTRATEDSUFFICIENTLY.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW CANISTER SYSTEM POSITIONED FORWARD UNDER THE STEPWELL OF THE ENTRY DOOR.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL EMISSIONS CANISTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERICAL BUSES WITH 4.9, 5.8 AND 7.5 LITER GASOLINEENGINES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH GVWR OF 9500 POUNDS.

Affected vehicles

Collins Civitran1988