Recall 96V078000: 1994–1996 Blue Bird Gmcv and 1 other model

Report received

May 3, 1996

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

203vehicles

Model years

1994–1996

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 in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv0 complaints
• 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv0 complaints
• 1996 Blue Bird Gmcv0 complaints
• 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv0 complaints
• 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv0 complaints
• 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv0 complaints