Vehicle recall 93V032005 · September 21, 1993
1980-1992 Coach and Equipment School Bus
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
- 93V032005
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 1993
- Filed by
- COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 27, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body
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