NHTSA Recall 96V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V112000; Date: Jul. 1, 1996
In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Blue Bird All American; 1978 Blue Bird All American; 1979 Blue Bird All American; 1980 Blue Bird All American; 1981 Blue Bird All American; 1982 Blue Bird All American; 1983 Blue Bird All American; 1984 Blue Bird All American; 1985 Blue Bird All American; 1986 Blue Bird All American; 1987 Blue Bird All American; 1988 Blue Bird All American; 1989 Blue Bird All American; 1990 Blue Bird All American; 1991 Blue Bird All American; 1992 Blue Bird All American; 1993 Blue Bird All American; 1994 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird All American; 1996 Blue Bird All American
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 11,222
Recall Summary:
These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 20, 1997
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