1993 WAYNE LIFESTAR Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 94V112000 on 06/26/1994
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Affected:
- 13
- Defect:
- Insufficient torquing of bolts on the clamps used to secure adjoining sections of the exhaust system can cause the sections to separate from the clamps, and can allow exhaust gas to leak under the vehicle.
- Consequence:
- If the exhaust system separates under an operating vehicle, exhaust gas can migratie into the interior of the bus.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect all exhaust system clamps to assure they are properly secured. until the buses are inspected and repaired, they should only be operated with adequate outside ventilation.
- Notes:
- System: exhaust system.vehicle description: school buses built on wayne wheeled 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 at1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V133000 on 07/17/1996
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1993 - 04/30/1995
- Affected:
- 235
- Defect:
- The fuel tank protection barrier collapsed during impact testing. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a collision, the fuel tank can rupture, leaking fuel increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with replacement fuel barriers and installation instructions.
- 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.
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