Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #96V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V078000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 203 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 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: 96V078000

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: 203

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 in serious 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-ha95-bte2_ytay

NHTSA ID: 96V078000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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