CORBEIL MINIBUS 1987: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CORBEIL | MINIBUS | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-14 | 1996-05-03 | 1996-05-08 |
Production Dates: 1986-05-01 - 1995-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 250
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BLOCK OF POLYSTYRENE BETWEEN THE GRAB RAIL AND THE STEP WELL PANEL.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRY WAYS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CORBEIL AT 1-514-439-3577. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
