1996 Crown Coach Classmate II Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II. Check your own VIN below.
- 1995
- 1996
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: school buses built on GM p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with FMVSS no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Remedy: General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.s. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: school buses built on GM p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with FMVSS no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Remedy: General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Crown Coach Classmate II model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Crown Coach Classmate II model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Crown Coach Classmate II | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II
How do I know if my 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Crown Coach Classmate II; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Crown Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V162000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Crown Coach models
- School Bus0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.