Vehicle recall 96V206000 · October 26, 1996
Sturdicorp Sturdibus, US Bus Universe and 1 more model
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Us bus has gone out of business. The correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.
- Notes
- Owner notification began may 20, 1997. 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 U.S. Bus at 1-914-357-2510.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V206000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 1996
- Filed by
- U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 20, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 616
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sturdicorp Sturdibus (1993-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- US Bus Eagle (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- US Bus Universe (1994-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994
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