Structure: bodyRecall 93V-032 · 1990–1992 Van-Con Type A
VAN-CON, INCORPORATED recall 93V-032 covers 766 1990–1992 Van-Con Type A for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V032004 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1990 to December 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- HANDRAILSNHTSA