Unknown or other

Sturdicorp Sturdibus and 1 more

Reported Nov 30, 19933,690 vehicles affectedSTURDI-CORP.

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Sturdicorp Sturdibus

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

Sturdicorp Sturdivan

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

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.