Vehicle recall 96V062000 · April 22, 1996

Coach and Equipment Fortivan and Fortibus

Passenger's 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: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Notes: System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways. Vehicle description: school buses. (supersedes see campaign 93V-032.005) note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact coach and equipment at 1-315-536-2321. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V062000
Reported to NHTSA: April 22, 1996
Filed by: COACH AND EQUIPMENT MFG CORP
Owner notification: June 15, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,659
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Body

Recall 96V062000 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.

Coach and Equipment Fortibus (1990-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Coach and Equipment Fortivan (1980-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

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