Vehicles Updated 1996-09-09

CARPENTER/FMVSS 301 - FUEL TANK

Recalled Product

CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

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