Coach AND Equipment 1980–1992 Structure recall
Recalled September 21, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V032005 · Coach AND Equipment
Hazard
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
Units
3,000 units
Description
PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
What to do
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
Product
Coach AND Equipment SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →