Recall 96V-162
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1992 to 1994 GMC P3: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-162
- Reported
- October 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 517 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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 from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- GMC P3 1992 to 1994