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Structure: bodyRecall 93V-032 · 1986–1993 Collins Bantam

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall 93V-032 covers 2,833 1986–1993 Collins Bantam for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,8331 model
ReportedSep 28, 1993Owners notified Dec 22, 1993
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V032006 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Collins Bantam1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Built from November 1, 1985 to May 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. HANDRAILSPE93023 · closed Oct 26, 1993
    NHTSA