NHTSA recall 96V047000
Structure › Body
Amtran RS3302 and 5 more
Reported Mar 11, 199634,900 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Apr 1, 1986 – Jun 18, 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. Replace foam pad and install 1" thick rubber spacer between the brace and the wall.