1981 NAVISTAR SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS RECALL - #92V020000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS FAILED THE FMVSS 301 CRASH BARRIER TEST WHEN A RETURN FUEL HOSE WAS SEVERED, RESULTING IN A FUEL LOSS GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
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| Vehicle |
1981 NAVISTAR SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 2/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/1992 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/20/1992 |
| # Affected |
11,346 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS FAILED THE FMVSS 301 CRASH BARRIER TEST WHEN A RETURN FUEL HOSE WAS SEVERED, RESULTING IN A FUEL LOSS GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 301. ALSO, SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
LENGTHEN AND REROUTE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH 35 GALLON FUEL TANK / CAGE SYSTEM.MODEL NUMBERS 1753, 1853, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900FC. |
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