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1996 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1995 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1994 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1993 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1992 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1991 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1990 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1977 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles were built with rear suspension components that could be overloaded with the maximum number of passengers.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear springs, wheels, and tires.

1976 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". the rear door glass may have been installed with a rubber gasket which may provide marginal retention.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent four special metal brackets to be installed on each of the rear door glass windows. owner will be reimbursed for labor charges.

1976 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles were built with rear suspension components that could be overloaded with the maximum number of passengers.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear springs, wheels, and tires.

1975 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". the rear door glass may have been installed with a rubber gasket which may provide marginal retention.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent four special metal brackets to be installed on each of the rear door glass windows. owner will be reimbursed for labor charges.

1974 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". the rear door glass may have been installed with a rubber gasket which may provide marginal retention.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent four special metal brackets to be installed on each of the rear door glass windows. owner will be reimbursed for labor charges.

1973 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". the rear door glass may have been installed with a rubber gasket which may provide marginal retention.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

owner will be sent four special metal brackets to be installed on each of the rear door glass windows. owner will be reimbursed for labor charges.