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Collins 1986–1993 Structure recall

Recalled September 28, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V032006 · Collins

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
2,833 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
Collins BANTAM
Manufacturer(s)
COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC. · Collins Bus Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov