NHTSA recall 96V046000
Structure › Body
Ward Patriot and 1 more
Reported Mar 11, 19962,650 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Apr 1, 1986 – Feb 1, 1996
The defect
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
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 IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
The remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Identify the handrail application. If handrail extends from barrier to step well, no modifications are needed. If handrail extends from barrier to inside wall, kit must be ordered and new handrail installed when received.