Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 91V-052 · 1987–1990 Thomas MVP Saf-t-liner
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 91V-052 covers 2,180 1987–1990 Thomas MVP Saf-t-liner for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V052000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE CAME OFF DURING FMVSS 301 COMPLIANCE TEST.
The risk
SEPARATION OF FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE FROM FUEL TANKCAUSES FUEL TO SPILL FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE SPILLED FUEL COULD CATCH FIRE NEARAN IGNITION SOURCE; VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
The fix
TIGHTEN THE CLAMPS HOLDING THE HOSES TO THE TANK AND THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
SYSTEM: FUEL ASSEMBLY; PIPE, FILLER NECKS; 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 June 1, 1987 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.