Structure: bodyRecall 96V-048 · 1991–1996 Genesis Genesis
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 96V-048 covers 5,800 1991–1996 Genesis Genesis for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V048000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
The risk
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
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT. INSPECT HANDRAIL FOR PROPER CLAMP TO BRACE HEIGHT AND PROPER BOLT INSTALLATION WITH NO MORE THAN 2 TO 3 THREADS SHOWING. KIT IS NEEDED TO CORRECT UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS.
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 AMTRAN AT 1-501-327-7761. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- RQNHTSA