Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V162002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V162002 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 400 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/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 thomas built in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will add 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V162002

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 301 - fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Consequence Summary: If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. if an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: General motors is working in conjunction with thomas built in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will add 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-syts.sqw7-r2j2

NHTSA ID: 96V162002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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