Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V054000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 4,500 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V054000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-03-26T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/structure:body:grab bar

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 4,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at 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 inserious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ehqx.6z2c~sdre

NHTSA ID: 96V054000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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