VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT IN GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS
— Recall Campaign #96V162003
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT IN GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 89 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V162003
| Manufacturer: | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 01, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V162003 |
| Units affected: | 89 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT IN GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.
- Consequeces:
- IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES; AND, IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHASSIS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 1-914-357-2510 OR GENERAL MOTORS AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.