1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #96V054000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS |
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Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
Manufactured between |
4/1/1977 - 1/1/1992 |
Recalled on |
3/29/1996 |
Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
Owners Notified on |
6/5/1996 |
# Affected |
4,500 |
Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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Description |
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. |
Consequences |
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 INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
Corrective action |
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT. |
Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRY WAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A FORWARD-MOUNT HANDRAIL OR A REARWARD-MOUNT HANDRAIL. 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. |
See also |
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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