Recall 96V046000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1986-1996 WARD PATRIOT
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,650 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V046000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,650 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1986 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1986 WARD PATRIOT, 1987 WARD PATRIOT, 1987 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1988 WARD PATRIOT, 1988 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1989 WARD PATRIOT, 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1990 WARD PATRIOT, 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1991 WARD PATRIOT, 1991 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1992 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1994 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1995 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER
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Defect Description
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
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 IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT. IDENTIFY THE HANDRAIL APPLICATION. IF HANDRAIL EXTENDS FROM BARRIER TO STEP WELL, NO MODIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED. IF HANDRAIL EXTENDS FROM BARRIER TO INSIDE WALL, KIT MUST BE ORDERED AND NEW HANDRAIL INSTALLED WHEN RECEIVED.
Related Recalls for WARD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V061000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7,738 | |
| 98V301000 | 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 37,656 | |
| 98V200000 | 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,083 | |
| 97V014000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,480 | |
| 96V047000 | 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 34,900 | |
| 93V032002 | 1992 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 46,500 | |
| 91V176000 | 1990 WARD SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 500 | |
| 83V096000 | 1981 WARD C | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 200 | |
| 77V004000 | 1973 WARD WARD | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 269 | |
| 72V154000 | 1971 WARD CUSTOM | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 17 |