OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V032000

Structure:body

Reported Mar 1, 1993 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Summary

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1992 Blue Bird TC2000 1992 Blue Bird All American 1991 Blue Bird All American 1991 Blue Bird TC2000 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 1990 Blue Bird All American 1989 Blue Bird All American 1989 Blue Bird TC2000 1988 Blue Bird All American 1988 Blue Bird TC2000 1987 Blue Bird All American 1986 Blue Bird All American 1985 Blue Bird All American 1984 Blue Bird All American 1983 Blue Bird All American 1982 Blue Bird All American 1981 Blue Bird All American 1980 Blue Bird All American

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗