1995 US BUS EAGLE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
96V162003 on 10/15/1996
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
89
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses built in 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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
General motors is working in conjunction with 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.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during september 1996.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 u.s. bus at 1-914-357-2510 or general motors at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V206000 on 10/29/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
616
Defect:
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.
Consequence:
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Us bus has gone out of business. the correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 20, 1997. 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 u.s. bus at 1-914-357-2510.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V162000 on 04/10/1997
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 09/29/1996
Affected:
517
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification began january 6, 1997. 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 general motors at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Home | Privacy