1995 WAYNE LIFESTAR Recall

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.