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NHTSARecalled May 6, 1996 · #96V080000

THOMAS BUILT/STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES. 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
THOMAS BUILT/STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL HINGE PADS TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF PASSENGER'S CLOTHING.

View the official CPSC notice