Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V124000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V124000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 24 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Plastic plugs are used to reduce heat build up in the fuel tank when vehicles are stored outside. These temporary plugs may not have been replaced with fusible safety plugs prior to vehicle sale.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace plastic plugs with fusible safety plugs.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V124000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-05-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 24

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Plastic plugs are used to reduce heat build up in the fuel tank when vehicles are stored outside. These temporary plugs may not have been replaced with fusible safety plugs prior to vehicle sale.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace plastic plugs with fusible safety plugs.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V124000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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