Recall 96V047000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1986-1996 WARD VOLUNTEER
RECALL This recall affects up to 34,900 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V047000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 34,900 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1986 WARD PATRIOT, 1986 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1987 WARD PATRIOT, 1987 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1988 WARD PATRIOT, 1988 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1989 WARD PATRIOT, 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1990 WARD PATRIOT, 1991 WARD PATRIOT, 1991 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1992 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1994 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1995 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN RS3911, 1996 AMTRAN RS3505, 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN RS3708, 1996 AMTRAN RS3302
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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. REPLACE FOAM PAD AND INSTALL 1" THICK RUBBER SPACER BETWEEN THE BRACE AND THE WALL.
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 | |
| 96V046000 | 1990 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,650 | |
| 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 |