NHTSA Recall 96V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V206000; Date: Oct. 26, 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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1994 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1995 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1996 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1995 Us Bus Eagle; 1996 Us Bus Eagle; 1994 Us Bus Universe; 1995 Us Bus Universe; 1996 Us Bus Universe
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: U. S. Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 616
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.
How to Fix:
Us bus has gone out of business. The correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 20, 1997. 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 u. S. Bus at 1-914-357-2510. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 1997
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