THE BODY IS SUBJECT TO SHIFT FORWARD DURING AN IMPACT AND THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND/OR FUEL VENT LINE
— Recall Campaign #85V154000
THE BODY IS SUBJECT TO SHIFT FORWARD DURING AN IMPACT AND THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND/OR FUEL VENT LINE HOSE MAY SEPARATE FROM EITHER THE FUEL FILLER NECK OR THE GAS TANK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL SPILL COULD OCCUR AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,520 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V154000
| Manufacturer: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
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| Recall date: | November 21, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V154000 |
| Units affected: | 1,520 |
- Description:
- THE BODY IS SUBJECT TO SHIFT FORWARD DURING AN IMPACT AND THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND/OR FUEL VENT LINE HOSE MAY SEPARATE FROM EITHER THE FUEL FILLER NECK OR THE GAS TANK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL SPILL COULD OCCUR AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW FUEL FILLER AND VENT LINE HOSES, WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF BEING STRETCHED BEYOND THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE BODY COULD SHIFT FORWARD DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR OF 10,000 LBS. OR LESS AND BUSES OVER 10,000 LBS.