1996 US BUS UNIVERSE Recall

Campaign:

96V206000 on 10/29/1996

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

12/31/1994 - 09/29/1996

Affected:

616

Defect:

An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.

Consequence:

If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

Correction:

Us bus has gone out of business. the correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.

Notes:

Owner notification began may 20, 1997. 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 u.s. bus at 1-914-357-2510.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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