1993 GMC P3
1 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
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC P3
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99021
Opened: Jul 27, 1999 , Closed: Jul 26, 2001
J71 AUTO-PARK INCONSISTEN OPERATION
There is no summary currently available
GMC P3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC P3 across all model years (1985, 1996).
13
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths