Recall 96V-168: 1992 Crown Coach School Bus

CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Sep 12, 1996, covering about 101 vehicles.

NHTSA number
96V-168
Report date
Sep 12, 1996
Vehicles affected
101
Owners notified
Sep 6, 1996

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will replace all the intermittent duty motors with continuous duty cycle motors.

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification began september 6, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact carpenter at 1-317-965-4000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerCARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number96V168000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Crown Coach School Bus1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 96V-168?

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.

How is recall 96V-168 fixed?

Dealers will replace all the intermittent duty motors with continuous duty cycle motors.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.