| Make : STURDICORP | Model : STURDIBUS | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19861001 - 19931031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V205000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970501 | Date Received by ODI: 19961026 | Date Added to Database: 19961030 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STURDI-CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STURDI-CORP. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2991 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND THE FLOOR. |
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Consequence:
IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BLACK SPACER AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED (WHITE) SPACER BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HANDRAIL. |
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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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