Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
CNG FUEL TANK EXPLOSION
Manufacturer: NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 96V183000.
Campaign 96V183000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Nhtsa received calls from both neoplan and the federal transit administration reporting the explosion of a fuel tank on a cng powered transit bus.no fire or injuries were reported. The explosion occurred during refueling.the fuel tanks used on the subject buses are carbon composite graphite, manufactured by edo canada, ltd.the los angeles mta has grounded it fleet until the cause of the problem can be determined and corrected.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.