| Make : CORBEIL | Model : MINIBUS | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19860501 - 19950601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950314 | Date Received by ODI: 19960503 | Date Added to Database: 19960508 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 250 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BLOCK OF POLYSTYRENE BETWEEN THE GRAB RAIL AND THE STEP WELL PANEL. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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