Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #96V073000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V073000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 18,000 affected units, BLUE BIRD/STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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

Corrective Action

Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V073000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1996-05-03T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/structure:body:grab bar

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 18,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward 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 in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4x78.inwn-hqcn

NHTSA ID: 96V073000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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