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Vehicle speed control: linkages (TMI)

Vehicle recall 96V-141. NHTSA received TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC’s report on Jul 23, 1996.

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NHTSA received TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC’s report on Jul 23, 1996. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

FIRES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Vehicle speed control: linkages.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: SYSTEM: FUEL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL FUEL (GASOLINE AND COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL MOTORS 427 ENGINES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY. NOTE: OWNERS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FROM TMI SHOULD CONTACT ORION BUS INDUSTRIES AT 1-315-768-8101. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 21 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • TMI Orion IIand 1994, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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