1993 WAYNE LIFESTAR RECALL - #94V112000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSUFFICIENT TORQUING OF BOLTS ON THE CLAMPS USED TO SECURE ADJOINING SECTIONS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE FROM THE CLAMPS, AND CAN ALLOW EXHAUST GAS TO LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1993 WAYNE LIFESTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/27/1994 |
| Influenced by |
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES |
| Owners Notified on |
6/7/1994 |
| # Affected |
13 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
INSUFFICIENT TORQUING OF BOLTS ON THE CLAMPS USED TO SECURE ADJOINING SECTIONS OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE FROM THE CLAMPS, AND CAN ALLOW EXHAUST GAS TO LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SEPARATES UNDER AN OPERATING VEHICLE, EXHAUST GAS CAN MIGRATIE INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMPS TO ASSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY SECURED. UNTIL THE BUSES ARE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED, THEY SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED WITH ADEQUATE OUTSIDE VENTILATION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EXHAUST SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON WAYNE WHEELED CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE WHEELED SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-860-9296. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1993 WAYNE LIFESTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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