Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V174000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V174000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 274 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. to install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fasteners.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V174000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fuel tank strap fasteners

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 274

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. to install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fasteners.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-82t5-huvv.i3km

NHTSA ID: 99V174000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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