NHTSA Recall 96V062000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V062000; Date: Apr. 22, 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:
1990 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1991 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1992 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1993 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1994 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1995 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1996 Coach And Equipment Fortibus; 1980 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1981 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1982 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1983 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1984 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1985 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1986 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1987 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1988 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1989 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1990 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1991 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1992 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1993 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1994 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1995 Coach And Equipment Fortivan; 1996 Coach And Equipment Fortivan
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp
Affected Units:: 2,659
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 becoming caught.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. Vehicle description: school buses. (supersedes see campaign 93v-032. 005) 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 coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 15, 1996
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