# 1996 BLUE BIRD BUSES — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
> NHTSA complaint `314574` · 2001-09-18 · Blue Bird Body Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BLUE BIRD
- **Model:** BUSES
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Blue Bird Body Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
## Narrative
MANUFACTURER'S RECALL R01FF; VEHICLE WAS CONSUMED BY A FIRE THAT WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN STARTED IN  ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE  BATTERY  WAS LOCATED.  POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD HAVE CAUSED  FIRE TO START.   PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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