Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V080000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 13,545 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V080000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-05-06T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/structure:body:grab bar

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 13,545

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.

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 install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sshk_jezp-eu67

NHTSA ID: 96V080000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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