NHTSA Recall 96V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V048000; Date: Mar. 11, 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 inserious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Genesis Genesis; 1992 Genesis Genesis; 1993 Genesis Genesis; 1994 Genesis Genesis; 1995 Genesis Genesis; 1996 Genesis Genesis
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,800
Recall Summary:
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
How to Fix:
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Inspect handrail for proper clamp to brace height and proper bolt installation with no more than 2 to 3 threads showing. Kit is needed to correct unacceptable conditions.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. Vehicle description: school buses. 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 amtran at 1-501-327-7761. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 7, 1996
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