| Make : WAYNE | Model : LIFESTAR | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19930901 - 19950501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V133000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960808 | Date Received by ODI: 19960715 | Date Added to Database: 19960718 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARSCO CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 235 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FUEL TANK PROTECTION BARRIER COLLAPSED DURING IMPACT TESTING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE FUEL TANK CAN RUPTURE, LEAKING FUEL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT FUEL BARRIERS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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