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.
STURDI-CORP. – US BUS/HANDRAIL
| Report Received Date | 10/26/1996 |
| NHTSA ID | 96V205000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE BLACK SPACER AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED (WHITE) SPACER BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HANDRAIL. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2991 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=96V205000) |
More STURDI-CORP. Recalls