SkipThatYearREAL DATA. SMARTER CAR DECISIONS.

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

96V112000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Reported Jul 1, 1996 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Summary

THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL SPILLAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

BLUE BIRD IS DISTRIBUTING MODIFICATION KITS WHICH INCLUDES NEW FASTENERS FOR OWNER OR DEALER INSTALLATION.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 20, 1997.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 BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

This campaign page uses the representative official campaign record. Applicability-specific source variants appear on the linked vehicle pages. Recall counts refer to campaigns, not affected vehicles.

Vehicle entries in this campaign

1996 Blue Bird All American1995 Blue Bird All American1994 Blue Bird All American1993 Blue Bird All American1992 Blue Bird All American1991 Blue Bird All American1990 Blue Bird All American1989 Blue Bird All American1988 Blue Bird All American1987 Blue Bird All American1986 Blue Bird All American1985 Blue Bird All American1984 Blue Bird All American1983 Blue Bird All American1982 Blue Bird All American1981 Blue Bird All American1980 Blue Bird All American1979 Blue Bird All American1978 Blue Bird All American1977 Blue Bird All American

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗