Make : THOMAS | Model : THOMAS | Year : 1982 |
Build Dates : 19820701 - 19851101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V154000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851121 | Date Added to Database: 19851203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1520 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BODY IS SUBJECT TO SHIFT FORWARD DURING AN IMPACT AND THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AND/OR FUEL VENT LINE HOSE MAY SEPARATE FROM EITHER THE FUEL FILLER NECK OR THE GAS TANK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL SPILL COULD OCCUR AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW FUEL FILLER AND VENT LINE HOSES, WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF BEING STRETCHED BEYOND THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE BODY COULD SHIFT FORWARD DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
Notes:
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