OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V124000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Reported May 23, 1979 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Summary

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.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

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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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 Thomas 2234 1979 Thomas 1894 1979 Thomas 2444 1979 Thomas 2374 1979 Thomas 1984 1979 Thomas 2124

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