NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 1999 · #99V174000
THOMAS BUILT/FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS. TO INSTALL THE NEW ALUMINUM MINOTOUR BODY, TWO FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS WERE LOOSENED. RE-TIGHTENING THESE FASTENERS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN THE FUEL TANK FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE. IF THE FUEL TANK FELL, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Product details
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT/FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS.