NHTSA recall campaign
79V124000
ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Reported1979-05-23Affected24 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE PLASTIC PLUGS WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS.
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