NHTSA Recall 96V065000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V065000; Date: Apr. 15, 1996
A passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if 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:
1992 Thomas School Bus; 1993 Thomas School Bus; 1994 Thomas School Bus; 1995 Thomas School Bus; 1996 Thomas School Bus
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 37,717
Recall Summary:
The fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in NHTSA's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
How to Fix:
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; other pieces; handrail 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 thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 12, 1996
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