Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V198000 Reported October 9, 1996

Blue bird/powertrain drive motors

Q: What is recall 96V198000?

NHTSA recall 96V198000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 9, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/powertrain drive motors. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V198000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 9, 1996

Defect Summary

Oversized rotors were installed in the powertrain drive motors in these buses.

Safety Consequence

When the bus is in service and the oversized rotor inside the electric powertrain motor becomes heated, the rotor expands causing the motor to become sluggish, stall and could seize, failing completely.

Corrective Action

Northrup-grumman will perform the modification to these powertrain drive motors.

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 96V198000 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 96V198000

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

What is recall 96V198000?

NHTSA recall 96V198000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on October 9, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/powertrain drive motors. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V198000 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.