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  NHTSA Recall 96V169000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V169000; Date: Sep. 10, 1996

If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Mid Bus Superior 1989 Mid Bus Superior 1990 Mid Bus Superior 1991 Mid Bus Superior 1992 Mid Bus Superior 1993 Mid Bus Superior

Component: Structure:body

Manufactured by: Mid Bus Incorporated

Affected Units:: 2,826

icon3 Recall Summary:

An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will install a wedge type block in the "v' created between the floor and the handrail.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification began September 23, 1996. 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 mid bus at 1-419-358-2500. Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 1996

Also see:

All recalls of Mid Bus vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.