OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
77V108000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Reported Jul 8, 1977 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Summary
THE FUEL TANK STRAP ENDS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. FUEL TANK STRAP END FAILURE WOULD ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO MOVE RELATIVE TO THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT BRACKETS, RESULTING IN FUEL LINE DAMAGE AND FUEL LEAKAGE. THE FUEL TANK COULD ALSO DROP TO THE GROUND.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
OWNER WILL BE SENT NEW STRAPS AND NUTS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND HAS THE OPTION OF INSTALLING IT HIM/HERSELF OR HAVING IT DONE BY THE DEALER, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES WITH FORWARD CONTROL.SYSTEM: FUEL; TANK, ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUSINJURIES TO PASSENGERS. COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE COULDCAUSE ACCIDENT AND INJURY ON THE ROAD.
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