Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CROWN COACH
Model Of Vehicle
CLASSMATE II
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V162001
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
General Motors Is Working In ConjunCTIon With Carpenter 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940501
End Of Manufacture
19960620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
19960915
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960909
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301