Defect Description For Recall
Passenger’S Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Forward Handrails At Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
CONVENTIONAL
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
96V073000
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 In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19880423
End Of Manufacture
19960422
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18000
Date Owners Notified
19960821
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19960503