NHTSA Recall 91V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V052000; Date: Apr. 9, 1991
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Thomas Mvp Saf-t-liner; 1988 Thomas Mvp Saf-t-liner; 1989 Thomas Mvp Saf-t-liner; 1990 Thomas Mvp Saf-t-liner
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,180
Recall Summary:
Fuel filler and vent hose came off during fmvss 301 compliance test.
How to Fix:
Tighten the clamps holding the hoses to the tank and the fuel filler tube.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel assembly; pipe, filler necks; fmvss 301. Vehicle description: school buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 17, 1991
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