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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1993-12-02
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Notes
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact gillig service center at 1-510-785-1500. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.