TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TMI/FUEL:CARBURETION:INJECTORS:THROTTLE CONTROL

TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS ARE OCCURRING WHEN THESE BUSES ARE OPERATING ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS.

NHTSA ID: 96V141000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 21

Consequence Summary:

FIRES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE MAIN ENGINE MODULE WILL BE REMOVED, AND ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE; (2) DAMAGE TO THE MANIFOLD; (3) IMPROPER MANIFOLD INSTALLATION; (4) ANY DAMAGE TO OR DEGRADATION OF INSULATION OR ELECTRICAL WIRING; OR (5) DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSIT OWNERS SHOULD NOT OPERATE THESE VEHICLES UNTIL ALL ENGINE COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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