Recall 99V174000: Thomas built buses, inc.

Report received

Jul 2, 1999

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

274vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: school and transit buses built on general motors chassis. To install the new aluminum minotour body, two fuel tank strap fasteners were loosened. Re-tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load, resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle.

Possible consequence

If the fuel tank fell, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fasteners.