NHTSA recall 95V150000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 95V150000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1995-08-07 |
| Owners notified | 1995-09-12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Units potentially affected | 2557 |
What is wrong
THE FLOOR LINE HANDRAIL BRACKET CAN EXPAND DURING USE AND CREATE AN OPENING WHICH COULD ENTRAP COAT STRINGS, ETC. AND OTHER ARTICLES OF CLOTHING.
What can happen
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 COULD BE DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLAT SPLIT FLOOR LINE BRACKET WITH A ROUND TUBULAR BRACKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD AND REAR ENGINE TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES; CONVENTIONAL AND WIDE BODY CHASSIS.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 REASONABLETIME, 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.
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| 1995 BLUE BIRD VCTA | |
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