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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 1995 · #95V120000

STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR:STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PASSENGERS' CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. 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.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR:STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
A. GIRARDIN INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HALF-MOON SHAPED PART BEHIND THE HANDRAIL, AT THE LOWER END WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEPWELL OF THE DOUBLE LEAF DOOR.

View the official CPSC notice