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United States 87V090000

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK · June 11, 1987

The problem

IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DUAL FUEL TANKS MAY SLIDE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ALLOWING THE FUEL CROSSOVER PIPE END FITTINGS TO CONTACT A PIPE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION GUARD.

Risk

THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.

What owners should do

INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.

Units 616

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