1988 THOMAS MVP SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #91V052000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP
FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE CAME OFF DURING FMVSS 301 COMPLIANCE TEST.
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| Vehicle |
1988 THOMAS MVP SAF-T-LINER |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1987 - 12/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/17/1991 |
| # Affected |
2,180 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
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| Description |
FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE CAME OFF DURING FMVSS 301 COMPLIANCE TEST. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE FROM FUEL TANKCAUSES FUEL TO SPILL FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE SPILLED FUEL COULD CATCH FIRE NEARAN IGNITION SOURCE; VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301. |
| Corrective action |
TIGHTEN THE CLAMPS HOLDING THE HOSES TO THE TANK AND THE FUEL FILLER TUBE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL ASSEMBLY; PIPE, FILLER NECKS; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. |
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