1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV RECALL - #96V078000
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 |
1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1994 - 2/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
5/9/1996 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/3/1996 |
| # Affected |
203 |
| 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 IN SERIOUS 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 WHEELCHAIR LIFT DOOR IN THE FIRST BODY SECTION BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR. 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 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 |
1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV Recall for SEATS
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