Storage: tank assemblyRecall 90V-018 · 1987–1989 Lewis Reddi
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC. recall 90V-018 covers 139 1987–1989 Lewis Reddi for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
REAR IMPACT AT 30 MPH CAUSED STEEL MEMBER OF FLOOR STRUCTURE TO PUNCTURE TOP OF REAR FUEL TANK, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 301.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THIS PUNCTURE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The fix
CUT CENTER FLOOR SUPPORT TUBE OFF AT FORWARD END TO PREVENT IT FROM PUNCTURING FUEL TANK IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1987 to October 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.