NHTSA Recall 95V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V150000; Date: Aug. 7, 1995
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird All American; 1996 Blue Bird All American; 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1996 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1995 Blue Bird Gpwb; 1996 Blue Bird Gpwb; 1994 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1995 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1996 Blue Bird Mbwb; 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1994 Blue Bird TC2000; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000; 1996 Blue Bird TC2000; 1995 Blue Bird Vcta; 1996 Blue Bird Vcta
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,557
Recall Summary:
The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; other pieces. Vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis. 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 reasonabletime, 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 1995
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