NHTSA recall 93V032001
Structure › Body
Thomas School Bus
Reported Mar 29, 199387,000 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Apr 1, 1977 – Jan 1, 1992
The defect
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 remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.