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NHTSA recall 96V133000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Wayne Lifestar

Reported Jul 15, 1996235 vehicles affectedHARSCO CORPORATIONBuilt Sep 1, 1993 – May 1, 1995

The defect

The fuel tank protection barrier collapsed during impact testing. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

The risk

In the event of a collision, the fuel tank can rupture, leaking fuel increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.

The remedy

Owners will be provided with replacement fuel barriers and installation instructions.

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Vehicles in this recall

Wayne Lifestar
199319941995

Notes

System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss no. 301. Vehicle description: forward control school buses. Owner notification: owner notification IS expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harsco at 1-717-975-3882. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.