Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School Buses Built In 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
US Bus
Model Of Vehicle
EAGLE
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V162003
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 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
19960930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
89
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
19961001
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301