Genesis 1991–1996 Structure recall
Recalled March 11, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V048000 · Genesis
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 BEING CAUGHT. INSPECT HANDRAIL FOR PROPER CLAMP TO BRACE HEIGHT AND PROPER BOLT INSTALLATION WITH NO MORE THAN 2 TO 3 THREADS SHOWING. KIT IS NEEDED TO CORRECT UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS.
Units
5,800 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 BEING CAUGHT. INSPECT HANDRAIL FOR PROPER CLAMP TO BRACE HEIGHT AND PROPER BOLT INSTALLATION WITH NO MORE THAN 2 TO 3 THREADS SHOWING. KIT IS NEEDED TO CORRECT UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS.
Product
Genesis GENESIS
Manufacturer(s)
IC CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →