NHTSA recall 95V150000
Structure › Body
Blue Bird All American and 6 more
Reported Aug 7, 19952,557 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
The defect
The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
The risk
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 could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.