Vehicle recall 93V032003 · April 14, 1993
Carpenter Cadet, Classic and 1 more model
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
- 93V032003
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 1993
- Filed by
- CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 1, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,950
- 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.
- Carpenter Cadet (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
- Carpenter Classic (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
- Carpenter Classmate (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
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