1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall - Campaign #96V073000

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1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV RECALL - #96V073000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 4/23/1988 - 4/22/1996 Recalled on 5/8/1996 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 8/21/1996 # Affected 18,000 Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY   Description PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE DIRECTED TO REMOVE ALL FORWARD HANDRAILS. PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR THOSE OWNERS OPERATING IN STATES WHICH MANDATE A FORWARD HANDRAIL THAT A REPLACEMENT HANDRAIL WILL BE PROVIDED. Notes SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FORWARD HANDRAILS. NOTE: OWNER 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. See also 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for AIR BAGS, KNEE BOLSTER 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for SEATS