NHTSA recall 91V052000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Thomas Mvp Saf-T-Liner
Reported Apr 9, 19912,180 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Jun 1, 1987 – Dec 1, 1990
The defect
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 remedy
Tighten the clamps holding the hoses to the tank and the fuel filler tube.