Recall 96V162000: Crown Coach Classmate II, Crown Coach School Bus, GMC P3 and 2 more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary
The problem. 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.
The 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.
The fix. General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.s. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install 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.
Owner notification began january 6, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact general motors at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V162000
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Report received
- October 1, 1996
- Owners notified
- January 6, 1997
- Built
- Aug 1, 1992 – Jun 30, 1996
- Units affected
- 517
- Initiated by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 301
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.