OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

91V052000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Reported Apr 9, 1991 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Summary

FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE CAME OFF DURING FMVSS 301 COMPLIANCE TEST.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1990 Thomas Mvp SAF-T-LINER 1989 Thomas Mvp SAF-T-LINER 1988 Thomas Mvp SAF-T-LINER 1987 Thomas Mvp SAF-T-LINER

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