Blue Bird Tank Assembly Recall 96V112000 (11K Vehicles)

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.

The fix

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

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V112000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1977 Blue Bird All American	0	2	A
1978 Blue Bird All American	0	1	A
1979 Blue Bird All American	0	1	A
1980 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1981 Blue Bird All American	0	4	A
1982 Blue Bird All American	0	5	B
1983 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1984 Blue Bird All American	0	4	A
1985 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1986 Blue Bird All American	0	5	B
1987 Blue Bird All American	0	5	B
1988 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1989 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1990 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1991 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1992 Blue Bird All American	16	9	D
1993 Blue Bird All American	0	7	C
1994 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1995 Blue Bird All American	0	11	C
1996 Blue Bird All American	0	6	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

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

Questions

Is the 96V112000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 96V112000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 96V112000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 1, 1996. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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