GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS 1992: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| Make : GIRARDIN | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1992-01-01 - 1992-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V168000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-09-06 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-09-12 | Date Added to Database: 1996-09-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 101 | ||
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Summary:
THE INCORRECT ELECTRICALMOTOR WAS INSTALLED ON THE FUEL PUMP THAT SUPPLIES FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR WAS SPECIFIED TO BE A CONTINUOUS DUTY MOTOR AND THE MOTORS INSTALLED WERE INTERMITTENT DUTY MOTORS. THE INTERMITTENT DUTY MOTORS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL OVERHEAT RESULTIN IN A THERMAL SWITCH SHUT DOWN OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE BUS ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WILL THEN STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE INTERMITTENT DUTY MOTORS WITH CONTINUOUS DUTY CYCLE MOTORS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 1996. NOTE: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 CARPENTER AT 1-317-965-4000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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