Vehicle recall 96V133000 · July 15, 1996
1993-1995 Wayne Lifestar
The fuel tank protection barrier collapsed during impact testing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel tank protection barrier collapsed during impact testing. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Consequence
- In the event of a collision, the fuel tank can rupture, leaking fuel increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with replacement fuel barriers and installation instructions.
- Notes
- System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; FMVSS no. 301. Vehicle description: forward control school buses. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin 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 harsco at 1-717-975-3882. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 1996
- Filed by
- HARSCO CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 8, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 235
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Wayne Lifestar (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
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