Does the 1996 US Bus Eagle have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 US Bus Eagle recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a US Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 US Bus Eagle?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 US Bus Eagle recalls

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

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 US Bus Eagle. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your US Bus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A US Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 US Bus Eagle recalls, newest first

October 26, 1996NHTSA 96V206000616 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.
Consequence: If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Us bus has gone out of business. The correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 1, 1996NHTSA 96V16200389 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built in GM P3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with FMVSS no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Consequence: If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: General motors is working in conjunction with U.S. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses; and, if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 1, 1996NHTSA 96V162000517 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on GM P3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with FMVSS no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Consequence: If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and U.S. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 US Bus Eagle were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1996 US Bus Eagle have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 US Bus Eagle recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a US Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 US Bus Eagle?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.