Recall
Navistar School Bus Chassis — 92V020000
NHTSA ID
92V020000
Make
Navistar
Model
School Bus Chassis
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1992-02-18
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
11,346
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS FAILED THE FMVSS 301 CRASH BARRIER TEST WHEN A RETURN FUEL HOSE WAS SEVERED, RESULTING IN A FUEL LOSS GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 301. ALSO, SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.
Remedy
LENGTHEN AND REROUTE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.