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Navistar School Bus Chassis Recall 92V020: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 92V020, reported February 18, 1992, 11,346 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V020NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH 35 GALLON FUEL TANK / CAGE SYSTEM.MODEL NUMBERS 1753, 1853, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900FC.

Affected vehicles

Navistar School Bus Chassis1980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992