Vehicle recall 93V032008 · November 30, 1993

Sturdicorp Sturdibus and Sturdivan

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.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact sturdicorp service center at 1-914-357-2510. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V032008
Reported to NHTSA: November 30, 1993
Filed by: STURDI-CORP.
Owner notification: December 8, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,690
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Unknown or other

Recall 93V032008 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.

Sturdicorp Sturdibus (1980-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Sturdicorp Sturdivan (1980-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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