1994 CROWN COACH SCHOOL BUS

2 recalls — 0 complaints

96V162000 Oct 1, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER, THOMAS BUILT AND U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE S... Read more
517 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
96V162001 Sep 9, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CARPENTER IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES, AND IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHA... Read more
28 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CROWN COACH SCHOOL BUS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA94034 Opened: Oct 24, 1994 — Closed: Dec 8, 1994
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1987
FLOOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94049 Opened: Jun 23, 1994 — Closed: Oct 24, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
SCHOOL BUS FLOOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

CROWN COACH SCHOOL BUS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CROWN COACH SCHOOL BUS across all model years (1987–1994).

8 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CROWN COACH SCHOOL BUS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1994 (current) 2 0
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1987 1 0 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
CLASSMATE II 0 0 View