Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-03-03.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V046000
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES
Vehicles affected
122
Reported to NHTSA
1994-03-03
Owners notified
1994-02-18
Defect description
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 HANGAR BRACKET ABOVE THE REAR SPRING. THE DAMAGED FUEL LINES CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Safety risk
FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Manufacturer remedy
No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY; PIPE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET OR GMC CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE WHEELED SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-860-9296. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.