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Recall

Ward Volunteer — 93V032002

NHTSA ID
93V032002
Make
Ward
Model
Volunteer
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1993-04-09
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
46,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Ward Volunteer
Model Years: 1989

1989 Ward Volunteer