Coach AND Equipment 1980–1996 Structure recall
Recalled April 22, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V062000 · Coach AND Equipment
Hazard
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.
Units
2,659 units
Description
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
What to do
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
Product
Coach AND Equipment FORTIBUS · Coach AND Equipment FORTIVAN
Manufacturer(s)
COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →