Defect Description For Recall
Passengers Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Handrails At The Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
SBCV
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
95V187000
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
Dealers Will Replace The Existing Floor Line Handrail Attachment Bracket With The Current ProduCTIon Design Floor Line Bracket.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19790801
End Of Manufacture
19880701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
74000
Date Owners Notified
19951127
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19951002