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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1995-10-04
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the existing floor line handrail attachment bracket with the current production design floor line bracket.
Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with tubular handrails.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 blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway raffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.