Recall 95V150000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1994-1996 BLUE BIRD VCTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,557 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V150000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,557 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1994 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1994 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1994 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1994 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1995 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1995 BLUE BIRD VCTA, 1995 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1995 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1995 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1996 BLUE BIRD VCTA, 1996 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1996 BLUE BIRD SBCV, 1996 BLUE BIRD MBWB, 1996 BLUE BIRD GPWB, 1996 BLUE BIRD GMCV, 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000
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Defect Description
THE FLOOR LINE HANDRAIL BRACKET CAN EXPAND DURING USE AND CREATE AN OPENING WHICH COULD ENTRAP COAT STRINGS, ETC. AND OTHER ARTICLES OF CLOTHING.
Safety 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 COULD BE DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLAT SPLIT FLOOR LINE BRACKET WITH A ROUND TUBULAR BRACKET.
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