1996 Blue Bird School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Blue Bird School Bus has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (3 reports).

0Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Blue Bird School Bus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus.

Most common 1996 Blue Bird School Bus problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility3
Power Train3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System1

What owners report

2001-10-30, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
1999-06-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE INCOMPATABILITY OF THE INNER NEOPRENE LINING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE WITH THE DIESEL FUEL RESULTED IN CRACKING AND FUEL LEAKAGE. MJS
1998-08-26, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.(QC-AW)
1998-02-20, Electrical System
ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER AND STALL ON OCCASIONS.
1996-10-10, Visibility
MIRROR GLASS SPOTTED, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY.

1996 Blue Bird School Bus questions

Does the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Blue Bird School Bus?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (3), Power Train (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Blue Bird School Bus has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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