Defect Description For Recall
Passenger’S Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Handrails At Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
RS3708
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V047000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace Or Reposition The Handrails To Stop Clothing From Being Caught. Replace Foam Pad And Install 1″ Thick Rubber Spacer Between The Brace And The Wall.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19860401
End Of Manufacture
19960618
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34900
Date Owners Notified
19960620
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
19960311