Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V154000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 1,520 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The body is subject to shift forward during an impact and the fuel filler hose and/or fuel vent line hose may separate from either the fuel filler neck or the gas tank. This does not comply with fmvss 301. consequence of defect: a fuel spill could occur and possibly result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Install new fuel filler and vent line hoses, which are capable of being stretched beyond the extent to which the body could shift forward during a 30 mph frontal impact.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V154000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-11-21T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel lines fittings:non-metallic

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,520

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The body is subject to shift forward during an impact and the fuel filler hose and/or fuel vent line hose may separate from either the fuel filler neck or the gas tank. This does not comply with fmvss 301. consequence of defect: a fuel spill could occur and possibly result in a fire.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install new fuel filler and vent line hoses, which are capable of being stretched beyond the extent to which the body could shift forward during a 30 mph frontal impact.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6w5q.bdxh~dqm8

NHTSA ID: 85V154000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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