NHTSA recall 96V073000
Structure › Body
Blue Bird All American and 7 more
Reported May 3, 199618,000 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYBuilt Apr 23, 1988 – Apr 22, 1996
The defect
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward 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 in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.