1996 US Bus Eagle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1996 US Bus Eagle. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1996 US Bus Eagle
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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Body (structure)
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.
Remedy: Us bus has gone out of business. The correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.
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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 in 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 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 pipe and vent hoses; and,…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 US Bus Eagle. 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 US Bus Eagle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every US Bus Eagle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 US Bus Eagle | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 US Bus Eagle | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 US Bus Eagle
How do I know if my 1996 US Bus Eagle 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1996 US Bus Eagle; 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 US Bus 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.
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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.