A. Girardin Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V120000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V120000 by A. Girardin Inc.. Includes 147 affected units, GIRARDIN/FUEL FILLER PIPE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit coaches. the seat support channels of the floor structure is located close to the fuel filler pipe. the pipe could be punctured and when filling the gasoline tank, fuel can be spilled on the road surface.

Corrective Action

Owners were provided with installation instructions and a double lip steel reinforced trim to be installed on the edge of the seat support channel to eliminate the sharp edge of the support which could puncture the pipe.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V120000

Manufacturer: A. Girardin Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-07-29T00:00:00

Subject: Girardin/fuel filler pipe

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 147

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit coaches. the seat support channels of the floor structure is located close to the fuel filler pipe. the pipe could be punctured and when filling the gasoline tank, fuel can be spilled on the road surface.

Consequence Summary: If fuel is spilled and an ignition source is present, a vehicle fire could result.

Corrective Action: Owners were provided with installation instructions and a double lip steel reinforced trim to be installed on the edge of the seat support channel to eliminate the sharp edge of the support which could puncture the pipe.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-eepz-fx5q.4mz2

NHTSA ID: 97V120000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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