NHTSA Recall 92V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V020000; Date: Feb. 18, 1992
The school bus chassis does not meet the requirements offmvss 301. Also, spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to a sourceof ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1980 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1981 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1982 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1983 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1984 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1985 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1986 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1987 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1988 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1989 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1990 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1991 Navistar School Bus Chassis; 1992 Navistar School Bus Chassis
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Navistar Intl Corp.
Affected Units:: 11,346
Recall Summary:
The school bus chassis failed the fmvss 301 crash barrier test when a return fuel hose was severed, resulting in a fuel loss greater than the amount allowed by the standard.
How to Fix:
Lengthen and reroute the fuel return hose.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank; fmvss 301. Vehicle description: school bus chassis with 35 gallon fuel tank / cage system. Model numbers 1753, 1853, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900fc.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 1992
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