Vehicle recall 90V018000 · January 1, 1990

1987-1989 Lewis Reddi

Rear impact at 30 MPH caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of FMVSS 301.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Rear impact at 30 MPH caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of FMVSS 301.
Consequence: Fuel leakage could occur from this puncture, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Cut center floor support tube off at forward end to prevent it from puncturing fuel tank in a rear impact collision.
Notes: System: fuel tank; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V018000
Reported to NHTSA: January 1, 1990
Filed by: LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC.
Owner notification: December 8, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 139
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 90V018000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Lewis Reddi (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987

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