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NHTSA recall 96V169000

Structure › Body

Mid Bus Superior

Reported Sep 10, 19962,826 vehicles affectedMID BUS INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 4, 1988 – Jun 11, 1993

The defect

An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.

The risk

If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

The remedy

Dealers will install a wedge type block in the "v' created between the floor and the handrail.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification began september 23, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mid bus at 1-419-358-2500.also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.