Superior Recall 96V079000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 96V079000 · announced May 6, 1996 · filed by United Technologies Auto. · 20,000 units affected
The problem
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
The risk
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.
What to do
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SHELLER GLOBE/SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BEFORE 1981. NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE SCHOOL BUSES, UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS (WHO ACQUIRED SHELLER GLOBE IN 1989) IS ONLY REQUIRED BY STATUTE TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF A DEFECT AND NOT A FREE REMEDY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.