GMC S7T042 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V071000

Make Model Year
GMC S7T042 1986
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-06-29 1989-05-08 1989-06-05

Production Dates: 1985-09-01 - 1989-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21558

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

A CRACK MAY DEVELOP ADJACENT TO THE FUEL TANK SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LEAK OR DRIPPING FROM THE FUELTANK WITH POTENTIAL FIRE HAZZARD.

Remedy

INSTALL LIMITER CUSHIONS ON THE TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS OR REPLACE TANK, IF NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS W/350 OR 366 CU. IN. GASOLINE ENGINES.