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1987 WARD VOLUNTEER Recall - Campaign #96V046000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1987 WARD VOLUNTEER RECALL - #96V046000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1987 WARD VOLUNTEER
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 4/1/1986 - 2/1/1996
Recalled on 3/12/1996
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/20/1996
# Affected 2,650
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRY WAYS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH OUTWARD OPENING ENTRANCE DOORS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-501-327-7761. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1987 WARD VOLUNTEER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1987 WARD VOLUNTEER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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