NHTSA campaign 99V174000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 99V174000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS. TO INSTALL THE NEW ALUMINUM MINOTOUR BODY, TWO FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS WERE LOOSENED. RE-TIGHTENING THESE FASTENERS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN THE FUEL TANK FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE.
Reported 07/02/1999
What can happen
IF THE FUEL TANK FELL, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting
Affected years and models
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