Defect Description For Recall
Fuel Filler And Vent Hose Came Off During Fmvss 301 Compliance Test.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
MVP SAF-T-LINER
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
91V052000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of Fuel Filler And Vent Hose From Fuel Tankcauses Fuel To Spill From The Fuel Tank. The Spilled Fuel Could Catch Fire Nearan Ignition Source; Vehicle Would Not Comply With Fmvss 301.
Fix Defect
Tighten The Clamps Holding The Hoses To The Tank And The Fuel Filler Tube.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19870601
End Of Manufacture
19901201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2180
Date Owners Notified
19911217
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19910409
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301