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Mirada Fuel System, Other recall
Recalled May 5, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95E014000 · Mirada
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SUDDEN RELEASE OF CNG. IF CNG WERE RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
MIRADA WILL REPLACE THESE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES WITH DEVICES WHICH HAVE STAINLESS STEEL BALLS.
Units
1,000 units
Description
NON-STAINLESS STEEL BALLS (CHROME PLATED STEEL) IN THE THERMAL TRIGGER OF THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE HAVE CORRODED CAUSING FALSE THERMAL ACTIVATION.
What to do
MIRADA WILL REPLACE THESE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES WITH DEVICES WHICH HAVE STAINLESS STEEL BALLS.
Product
Mirada B-51300
Manufacturer(s)
MIRADA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →