Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V112000 Reported July 1, 1996

Blue bird/fuel:fuel tank assembly

Q: What is recall 96V112000?

NHTSA recall 96V112000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 1, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/fuel:fuel tank assembly. The recall affects approximately 11,222 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,222 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V112000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

11,222

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 1996

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 96V112000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V112000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V112000?

NHTSA recall 96V112000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 1, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/fuel:fuel tank assembly. The recall affects approximately 11,222 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V112000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.