1992 Ward Volunteer
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1992 Ward Volunteer. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person IS exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the driver IS unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person IS exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the driver IS unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
Remedy
Dealers will remove this handrail. provisions will be made for buses operating in states that mandate a forward mounted handrail to offer the owners a free repair kit containing a rubber spacer.
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Identify the handrail application. If handrail extends from barrier to step well, no modifications are needed. If handrail extends from barrier to inside wall, kit must be ordered and new handrail installed when received.
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
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