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NHTSA recall 96V112000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Blue Bird All American

Reported Jul 1, 199611,222 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYBuilt Apr 1, 1977 – Jul 15, 1996

The defect

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.

The remedy

Blue bird IS distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.

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Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird All American
19771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996

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.