1989 MID BUS SUPERIOR RECALL - #96V169000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 MID BUS SUPERIOR |
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| Manufacturer |
MID BUS INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/4/1988 - 6/11/1993 |
| Recalled on |
9/23/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/23/1996 |
| # Affected |
2,826 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WEDGE TYPE BLOCK IN THE "V' CREATED BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HANDRAIL. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1989 MID BUS SUPERIOR Recall for SEATS
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