General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V162000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V162000 by General Motors, Llc. Includes 517 affected units, GM/FMVSS 301 - FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. the school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. the fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Corrective Action
General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.s. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.