Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V141000 Reported July 23, 1996

Tmi/fuel:carburetion:injectors:throttle control

Transit Manufacturing,inc · Vehicle Speed Control · 21 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V141000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
21
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 1996

Defect Summary

Temperature problems are occurring when these buses are operating on compressed natural gas.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Transit Manufacturing,inc dealer and reference recall ID 96V141000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V141000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V141000?

NHTSA recall 96V141000 was issued by Transit Manufacturing,inc on July 23, 1996. It addresses: Tmi/fuel:carburetion:injectors:throttle control. The recall affects approximately 21 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Transit Manufacturing,inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V141000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.