NHTSA recall 96V065000
Structure › Body
Thomas School Bus
Reported Apr 15, 199637,717 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Feb 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1996
The defect
The fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in nhtsa's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
The risk
A passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if 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 becoming caught.