Defect Description For Recall
Passenger’S Clothing Can Unknowingly Become Caught In The Handrails At Bus Doors When Exiting The Bus.
Make Of Vehicle
COACH AND EQUIPMENT
Model Of Vehicle
FORTIBUS
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
96V062000
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 Becoming Caught.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19800101
End Of Manufacture
19960301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2659
Date Owners Notified
19960615
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Coach & Equip Sales Corp.
Date Report Received
19960422