Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #96V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V012000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 327 affected units, BLUE BIRD/HANDRAILS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail. The attachment point at the wall is incorrectly positioned permitting the entrapment of the "connecticut nut/string test device" between the upper edge of the brace and the lower edge of the seat ledge. Passenger's clothing could unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and relocate the bracket as necessary. Owners can inspect and relocate the bracket is so desired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V012000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1996-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/handrails

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 327

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail. The attachment point at the wall is incorrectly positioned permitting the entrapment of the "connecticut nut/string test device" between the upper edge of the brace and the lower edge of the seat ledge. Passenger's clothing could unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the bus doors when exiting the bus.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and relocate the bracket as necessary. Owners can inspect and relocate the bracket is so desired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c29v~jmg2~scg5

NHTSA ID: 96V012000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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