NHTSA recall 96V048000
Structure › Body
Genesis Genesis
Reported Mar 11, 19965,800 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Jan 1, 1991 – Mar 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. 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.