STARCRAFT BUS ALL STAR 1996: STRUCTURE:BODY
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : ALL STAR | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1992-01-01 - 1996-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V164000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-12-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-09-05 | Date Added to Database: 1996-09-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2117 | ||
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Summary:
AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE FATENERS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT TO THE HANDRAIL. |
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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:
THE EXISTING 1" BOLTS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT WILL BE REPLACED WITH 1/2" BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURINGNOTE: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 THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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