| Make : COACH AND EQUIPMENT | Model : FORTIBUS | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19800101 - 19960301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V062000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960615 | Date Received by ODI: 19960422 | Date Added to Database: 19960422 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2659 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. |
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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 INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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