Recall
Coach And Equipment Fortivan — 96V062000
NHTSA ID
96V062000
Make
Coach And Equipment
Model
Fortivan
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1996-04-22
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
2,659
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.