NHTSA Recall 92V102001
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V102001; Date: Aug. 3, 1992
Fuel spills in a collision could lead to a vehicle fireif exposed to a source of ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Amtran Genesis
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 200
Recall Summary:
The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid loss greater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity".
How to Fix:
Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank assembly; fmvss 301. Vehicle description: school buses with 65 gallon fuel tanks and fuel tank cagesystems. Note: it is important that all affected buses be remedied. However, the recallshould not cause parents or school officials to be unduly alarmed. Nhtsa isunaware of any actual crashes in which the fuel system of an amtran chassisruptured.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1992
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