Thomas Recall 79V124000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 79V124000 · announced May 23, 1979 · filed by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · 24 units affected

The problem

PLASTIC PLUGS ARE USED TO REDUCE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK WHEN VEHICLES ARE STORED OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPORARY PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS PRIOR TO VEHICLE SALE.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE PLASTIC PLUGS WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN FUELING THESE BUSES, LEAKAGE THROUGH THE PLASTICPLUG VENT OPENING COULD BE EXPERIENCED, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD WHICH COULD LEADTO PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Thomas 1894
• 1979 Thomas 1984
• 1979 Thomas 2124
• 1979 Thomas 2234
• 1979 Thomas 2374
• 1979 Thomas 2444

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.