Defect Description For Recall
An Item Worn By A Child, Such As A Long Drawstring, Sash, Or Backpack/Bookbag Accessory, Can Become Caught In The Area Between The Handrail And The Floor.
Make Of Vehicle
STURDICORP
Model Of Vehicle
STURDIBUS
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
96V205000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If An Item Worn By A Child Were To Catch On This Area, And The Driver Were To Close The Door And Put The Vehicle In Motion, This Can Result In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Black Spacer And Install A Redesigned (White) Spacer Between The Floor And The Handrail.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sturdi-Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19861001
End Of Manufacture
19931031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2991
Date Owners Notified
19970501
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Sturdi-Corp.
Date Report Received
19961026