Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V139000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V139000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 120,371 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.

Corrective Action

A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V139000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/structure:body:grab bar

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 120,371

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.

Consequence Summary: If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ppaf-ftbt.4b5n

NHTSA ID: 96V139000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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