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NHTSARecalled Nov 21, 1985 · #85V154000

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:NON-METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice