NHTSA safety recall
Recall 92V020000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NAVISTAR INTL CORP. · Reported to NHTSA Feb 18, 1992
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS FAILED THE FMVSS 301 CRASH BARRIER TEST WHEN A RETURN FUEL HOSE WAS SEVERED, RESULTING IN A FUEL LOSS GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
The risk
THE SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 301. ALSO, SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCEOF IGNITION.
The remedy
LENGTHEN AND REROUTE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH 35 GALLON FUEL TANK / CAGE SYSTEM.MODEL NUMBERS 1753, 1853, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900FC.
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- Not recorded
- NHTSA campaign number
- 92V020000
- Units potentially affected
- 11,346
- Report received
- Feb 18, 1992
- Production range
- Sep 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1992
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- 301
Vehicles covered
14 model years across 1 model
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.