Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Coaches. The Seat Support Channels Of The Floor Structure Is Located Close To The Fuel Filler Pipe. The Pipe Could Be Punctured And When Filling The Gasoline Tank, Fuel Can Be Spilled On The Road Surface.
Make Of Vehicle
GIRARDIN
Model Of Vehicle
MBIV
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V120000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
If Fuel Is Spilled And An Ignition Source Is Present, A Vehicle Fire Could Result.
Fix Defect
Owners Were Provided With Installation InstruCTIons And A Double Lip Steel Reinforced Trim To Be Installed On The Edge Of The Seat Support Channel To Eliminate The Sharp Edge Of The Support Which Could Puncture The Pipe.
Vehicle Manufacturer
A. Girardin Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950201
End Of Manufacture
19961231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
147
Date Owners Notified
19970426
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970729