RECALL
Problem:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Recall type:
Vehicle
Category:
Maker of component:
Brand and model:
Maker of recalled cars:
Affected cars:
386
Model year:
1992
Description:
PASSENGERS’ CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequences:
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.
Actions:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HALF-MOON SHAPED PART BEHIND THE HANDRAIL, AT THE LOWER END WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEPWELL OF THE DOUBLE LEAF DOOR.
Record ID
16829
NHTSA campaign No
95V120000
Recall initiator
MFR
Publish Date
Modified Date