NHTSA Recall 96V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V078000; Date: May. 3, 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:
1994 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1996 Blue Bird Gmcv; 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv; 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 203
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.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with a wheelchair lift door in the first body section behind the entrance door. 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: Jul 3, 1996
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