Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 94V-241 · 1994 Wayne Chaperone
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES recall 94V-241 covers 317 1994 Wayne Chaperone for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V241000 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 HANGER BRACKET ABOVE THE REAR SPRING. THE DAMAGED FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE AND IF A PUNCTURE IS FOUND, A REPLACEMENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE WHEELED AT 1-800-860-9296.ALSOCONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1994 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.