1979 THOMAS 1894 RECALL - #79V124000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
PLASTIC PLUGS ARE USED TO REDUCE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK WHEN VEHICLES ARE STORED OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPORARY PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS PRIOR TO VEHICLE SALE.
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| Vehicle |
1979 THOMAS 1894 |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1979 - 3/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
24 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
PLASTIC PLUGS ARE USED TO REDUCE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK WHEN VEHICLES ARE STORED OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPORARY PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS PRIOR TO VEHICLE SALE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE PLASTIC PLUGS WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN FUELING THESE BUSES, LEAKAGE THROUGH THE PLASTICPLUG VENT OPENING COULD BE EXPERIENCED, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULD LEADTO PERSONAL INJURY. |
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