Defect Description For Recall
Passenger’S Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Handrails At Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
SBCV
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
96V078000
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
Replace Or Reposition The Handrails To Stop Clothing From Being Caught.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19940901
End Of Manufacture
19960201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
203
Date Owners Notified
19960703
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19960503