Coach AND Equipment Fortibus, Fortivan (1980-1996): Structure
Recall 96V062000 · Apr 22, 1996 · Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp
2,659
vehicles affected
2,659
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V062000
- Date
- Apr 22, 1996
- Maker
- Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp
- Units affected
- 2,659
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1980-1996
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 24 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Coach And Equipment | Fortibus | 1990-1996 |
| Coach And Equipment | Fortivan | 1980-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V062000?
2 models: Coach And Equipment Fortibus (1990-1996), Coach And Equipment Fortivan (1980-1996), about 2,659 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V062000?
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.