Recall 96V048000: American transportation corp.

Report received

Mar 11, 1996

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

5,800vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Possible 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. Inspect handrail for proper clamp to brace height and proper bolt installation with no more than 2 to 3 threads showing. Kit is needed to correct unacceptable conditions.