Storage: tank assemblyRecall 96V-112 · 1977–1996 Blue Bird ALL American

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 96V-112 covers 11,222 1977–1996 Blue Bird ALL American for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1996.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected11,2221 model

ReportedJul 1, 1996Owners notified Jan 20, 1997

Complaints since14Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird ALL American1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

Built from April 1, 1977 to July 15, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.