NHTSA Recall 96V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V012000; Date: Jan. 23, 1996
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 is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Blue Bird Aafe; 1995 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000; 1995 Blue Bird Tcfe
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 327
Recall Summary:
These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail. The attachment point at the wall is incorrectly positioned permitting the entrapment of the "connecticut nut/string test device" between the upper edge of the brace and the lower edge of the seat ledge. Passenger's clothing could unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the bus doors when exiting the bus.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and relocate the bracket as necessary. Owners can inspect and relocate the bracket is so desired.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; other pieces. Vehicle description: forward engine school and transit buses equipped with outward opening doors. 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 reasonable time, 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: Jan 11, 1996
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