Recall 96V168000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Defect in 1992-1992 CROWN COACH SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 101 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V168000 |
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 101 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INCORRECT ELECTRICALMOTOR WAS INSTALLED ON THE FUEL PUMP THAT SUPPLIES FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR WAS SPECIFIED TO BE A CONTINUOUS DUTY MOTOR AND THE MOTORS INSTALLED WERE INTERMITTENT DUTY MOTORS. THE INTERMITTENT DUTY MOTORS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL OVERHEAT RESULTIN IN A THERMAL SWITCH SHUT DOWN OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION WILL STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE BUS ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE WILL THEN STALL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE INTERMITTENT DUTY MOTORS WITH CONTINUOUS DUTY CYCLE MOTORS.