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1979 THOMAS 2374 Recall - Campaign #79V124000

 
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1979 THOMAS 2374 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 2374
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
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
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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