THOMAS 1984 1979: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V124000

Make Model Year
THOMAS 1984 1979
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1979-05-23 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1979-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PLASTIC PLUGS ARE USED TO REDUCE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK WHEN VEHICLES ARE STORED OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPORARY PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS PRIOR TO VEHICLE SALE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE PLASTIC PLUGS WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN FUELING THESE BUSES, LEAKAGE THROUGH THE PLASTICPLUG VENT OPENING COULD BE EXPERIENCED, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULD LEADTO PERSONAL INJURY.