1996 Blue Bird School Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
7 complaints
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- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failed. *slc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The incompatability of the inner neoprene lining of the fuel supply hose with the diesel fuel resulted in cracking and fuel leakage. Mjs
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed 3 times.(qc-aw)
- Electrical system › Wiring · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Flex fuel line failure, causing leaking.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Mirror glass spotted, obstructing visibility.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Braided fuel (CNG) hose failures
Ford and nissan conducted a safety recall, 98v-069, on january 28 and 31 1998, respectively.the recall was for 32,810 1995 my ford villagers and 20,500 1995 my nissan quests built from april 1, 1995 to september 15, 1996.the recall defect IS the rear tail/brake lamps that may not illuminate due to the lamp socket and…
Ford and nissan conducted a safety recall, 98v-069, on january 28 and 31 1998, respectively.the recall was for 32,810 1995 my ford villagers and 20,500 1995 my nissan quests built from april 1, 1995 to september 15, 1996.the recall defect IS the rear tail/brake lamps that may not illuminate due to the lamp socket and the socket housing separation caused by the high operating temperature.odi has received 6 ford and 3' nissan owner report regarding the non-functioning of rear lamps.odi found four of these ford villagers were built prior to the recall manufacturing datesthe build dates of the remaining vehicles were not determined.closing note:the infoemation gathered from this recall query was sent the the office of chief counsel on september 7, 1998, for consideration of levying civil penalties.a settlement agreement for civil penalties with blue bird was executed on august 13, 1999.
- Emergency door decals
Blue bird affixed the incorrect size decals on certain model buses.the decals contain emergency exit information and IS required by fmvss.the correct size decals were sent to all owners and installed.no further action IS necessary.this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
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