1989 Sturdicorp Sturdibus Recall Information and Defects
The 1989 Sturdicorp Sturdibus has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and STURDI-CORP.. These critical defects primarily concern body, and unknown or other. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 Defects)
Defect #1: Body Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 96V205000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 1996-10-30
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the black spacer and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail
Notes
Owner notification began may 1, 1997. 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 u. S. Bus at
1-914-357-2510. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at
1-800-424-9393
Defect #2: Unknown Or Other Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 93V032008 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 1993-12-14
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 sturdicorp service center at
1-914-357-2510. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at
1-800-424-9393
