1992-1996 Thomas Minotour recall: tank assembly
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 12, 1996. It covers about 400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 400
- reported
- Sep 12, 1996
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
- Risk
- If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- General motors is working in conjunction with thomas built in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will add new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses; and, if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Recall number 96V162002
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 96V162002
Is there a recall on the 1992-1996 Thomas Minotour tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 96V162002, reported on September 12, 1996, covers about 400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V162002?
General motors is working in conjunction with thomas built in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will add new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses; and, if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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