Structure: bodyRecall 96V-076 · 1986–1995 Corbeil Minibus
LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL recall 96V-076 covers 250 1986–1995 Corbeil Minibus for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V076000 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.