OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97V120000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Reported Jul 29, 1997 · A. GIRARDIN INC.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNELS OF THE FLOOR STRUCTURE IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE PIPE COULD BE PUNCTURED AND WHEN FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK, FUEL CAN BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
Consequence
IF FUEL IS SPILLED AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
OWNERS WERE PROVIDED WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A DOUBLE LIP STEEL REINFORCED TRIM TO BE INSTALLED ON THE EDGE OF THE SEAT SUPPORT CHANNEL TO ELIMINATE THE SHARP EDGE OF THE SUPPORT WHICH COULD PUNCTURE THE PIPE.
Notes
NOTES:OWNERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH PARTS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THIS CAMPAIGN IS COMPLETE.
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