Crown Coach Classmate II, School BUS; GMC P3; Thomas Minotour and 1 more (1992-1996): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 96V162000 · Oct 1, 1996 · General Motors Corp.
517
vehicles affected
517
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V162000
- Date
- Oct 1, 1996
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 517
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1992-1996
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.
What can happen
IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER, THOMAS BUILT AND U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHASSIS.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Coach | Classmate II | 1995-1996 |
| Crown Coach | School Bus | 1994 |
| GMC | P3 | 1992-1994 |
| Thomas | Minotour | 1992-1996 |
| US Bus | Eagle | 1995-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V162000?
5 models: Crown Coach Classmate II (1995-1996), Crown Coach School Bus (1994), GMC P3 (1992-1994) and 2 more, about 517 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V162000?
GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER, THOMAS BUILT AND U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO.
What can happen?
IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.