OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
90V011000
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
Reported Jan 23, 1990 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Summary
THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER SEPARATOR IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CROSS MEMBER WHICH COULD DEFORM AND DISLODGE THE BOWL OF THE SEPARATOR IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence
FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER A CRASH, IN EXCESS OF LIMIT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, COULD CAUSE A FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
RELOCATE FUEL FILTER - SEPARATOR TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH CROSSMEMBER IN ANY CRASH.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL FILTER - SEPARATOR / FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH 132 INCH AND 146 INCH WHEELBASES.
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