Recall 96V112000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1977-1996 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,222 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V112000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,222 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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
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Defect Description
THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Safety 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.
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