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1994 GIRARDIN SB1000 Recall - Campaign #95V120000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1994 GIRARDIN SB1000 RECALL - #95V120000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

PASSENGERS' 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 1994 GIRARDIN SB1000
Manufacturer A. GIRARDIN INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1989 - 12/1/1994
Recalled on 6/14/1995
Influenced by A. GIRARDIN INC.
Owners Notified on 6/15/1995
# Affected 386
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description PASSENGERS' 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HALF-MOON SHAPED PART BEHIND THE HANDRAIL, AT THE LOWER END WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEPWELL OF THE DOUBLE LEAF DOOR.
Notes SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH TUBULAR HANDRAILS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE TIME AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT GIRARDIN AT 1-819-477-3222, EXT. 238. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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