Vehicle recall 93V032002 · April 9, 1993

Ward Volunteer and Patriot

Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V032002
Reported to NHTSA: April 9, 1993
Filed by: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owner notification: June 17, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 46,500
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Body

Recall 93V032002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ward Patriot (1983-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
Ward Volunteer (1980-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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