NHTSA recall 96V073000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 96V073000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1996-05-03 |
| Owners notified | 1996-08-21 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Units potentially affected | 18000 |
What is wrong
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
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 IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
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.
| 1988 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
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| 1989 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD GPWB | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD MINI BIRD | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD SBCV | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1988 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1989 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1990 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1991 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1992 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1993 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1994 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1995 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD VCTA | Built 1988-04-23 to 1996-04-22. |
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