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1997 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

fire · 149302 · 1999-04-26

Vehicle

Make
THOMAS
Model
SCHOOL BUS
Year
1997
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

FUEL RAIL STUCK OPEN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO CONTINUE TO RUN AT HIGH RPMS AFTER IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF AND KILL SWITCH WAS ENGAGED, RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE. MJS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
545149
Machine
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