Recall 93V-032: 1980–1992 Coach And Equipment School Bus

COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 1993, covering about 3,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
93V-032
Report date
Sep 21, 1993
Vehicles affected
3,000
Owners notified
May 27, 1994

The problem

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

The risk

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.

The fix

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Notes

System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.

Recall details

ManufacturerCOACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
ComponentStructure › Body
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number93V032005

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coach And Equipment School Bus1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 93V-032?

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

How is recall 93V-032 fixed?

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.