Recall 96V062000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1980-1996 COACH AND EQUIPMENT FORTIVAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,659 vehicles.
Recall Summary
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 BECOMING CAUGHT.
Related Recalls for COACH AND EQUIPMENT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V895000 | 2024 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 37 | |
| 25V772000 | 2025 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 79 | |
| 24V317000 | 2024 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEATS | 12 | |
| 22V851000 | 2018 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 353 | |
| 20V348000 | 2019 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 72 | |
| 18V796000 | 2017 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | SEATS | 864 | |
| 18V611000 | 2017 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 121 | |
| 16V375000 | 2015 COACH AND EQUIPMENT PHOENIX | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 255 | |
| 15V773000 | 2007 COACH AND EQUIPMENT ALLEY CAT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,029 | |
| 14V612000 | 2011 COACH AND EQUIPMENT CONDOR LT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2,029 |