1994 COACH AND EQUIPMENT FORTIBUS Recall

Campaign:

96V062000 on 04/21/1996

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

12/31/1979 - 02/29/1996

Affected:

2,659

Defect:

Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Notes:

System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. vehicle description: school buses. (supersedes see campaign 93v-032.005) 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 coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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