NHTSA Campaign 96V112000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY · Reported Jul 1, 1996 · 11,222 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1977 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1978 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1979 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1980 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1981 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1982 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1983 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1984 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1985 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1986 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1987 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1988 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1989 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1990 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1991 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1992 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1993 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1994 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1995 | 11,222 |
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1996 | 11,222 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V112000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.