NHTSA Recall 79V124000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1979-05-23. An estimated 24 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PLASTIC PLUGS ARE USED TO REDUCE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK WHEN VEHICLES ARE STORED OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPORARY PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS PRIOR TO VEHICLE SALE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE PLASTIC PLUGS WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN FUELING THESE BUSES, LEAKAGE THROUGH THE PLASTICPLUG VENT OPENING COULD BE EXPERIENCED, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULD LEADTO PERSONAL INJURY.
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