Vehicle recall 96V112000 · July 1, 1996
1977-1996 Blue Bird All American
These buses fail to comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 1996
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 20, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,222
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
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