NHTSA Recall 93V032008
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V032008; Date: Nov. 30, 1993
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1981 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1982 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1983 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1984 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1985 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1986 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1987 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1988 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1989 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1990 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1991 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1992 Sturdicorp Sturdibus; 1980 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1981 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1982 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1983 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1984 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1985 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1986 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1987 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1988 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1989 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1990 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1991 Sturdicorp Sturdivan; 1992 Sturdicorp Sturdivan
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Sturdi-corp.
Affected Units:: 3,690
Recall Summary:
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
How to Fix:
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 1993
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