1994 WAYNE LIFESTAR Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 94V150000 on 08/17/1994
- Component:
- Structure:frame and members
- Affected:
- 18
- Defect:
- The stud welds on the frame can fail, causing the "p" clamps holding the air brake supply lines to disengage from the frame. the air brake supply lines can come to rest on the exhaust system, damaging the lines resulting in a leak to the system, loss of air pressure, and engagement of the spring brakes.
- Consequence:
- Consequence of defect: application of the spring brakes without prior warning can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a "p" clamp retaining the air line to the frame.
- Notes:
- System: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: school buses built on a 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 free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact wayne corporation at 1-800-860-9296. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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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