Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 94V-046 · 1994 Wayne Chaperone
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES recall 94V-046 covers 122 1994 Wayne Chaperone for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DURING INSTALLATION OF THE REAR SEATS, THE DRILLS USED TO CREATE PILOT HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE REAR SEAT PENETRATED THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR SPRING HANGAR BRACKET ABOVE THE REAR SPRING. THE DAMAGED FUEL LINES CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE WHEELED SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-860-9296. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.