1978 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall

Campaign:

96V112000 on 07/07/1996

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

03/31/1977 - 07/14/1996

Affected:

11,222

Defect:

These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Consequence:

In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Correction:

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

Notes:

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.

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