Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E040000 Reported November 17, 1998

Advanced fuel/cng valve

Advanced Fuel Components, Inc · Fuel System, Other · 4,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98E040000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
4,200
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 17, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: compressed natural gas valves used on transit buses. seat deterioration can occur resulting in gas leakage.

Safety Consequence

Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these valves.

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 Advanced Fuel Components, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 98E040000 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 98E040000

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

What is recall 98E040000?

NHTSA recall 98E040000 was issued by Advanced Fuel Components, Inc on November 17, 1998. It addresses: Advanced fuel/cng valve. The recall affects approximately 4,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Advanced Fuel Components, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E040000 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.