Recall 93V032002 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1980-1993 WARD PATRIOT
RECALL This recall affects up to 46,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V032002 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 46,500 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1980 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1981 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1982 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1983 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1983 WARD PATRIOT, 1984 WARD PATRIOT, 1984 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1985 WARD PATRIOT, 1985 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1986 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1986 WARD PATRIOT, 1987 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1987 WARD PATRIOT, 1988 WARD PATRIOT, 1988 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1989 WARD PATRIOT, 1990 WARD PATRIOT, 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1991 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1991 WARD PATRIOT, 1992 WARD PATRIOT, 1992 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1993 WARD PATRIOT, 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER
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Defect Description
PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for WARD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V061000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7,738 | |
| 98V301000 | 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 37,656 | |
| 98V200000 | 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,083 | |
| 97V014000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,480 | |
| 96V046000 | 1990 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,650 | |
| 96V047000 | 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 34,900 | |
| 91V176000 | 1990 WARD SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 500 | |
| 83V096000 | 1981 WARD C | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 200 | |
| 77V004000 | 1973 WARD WARD | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 269 | |
| 72V154000 | 1971 WARD CUSTOM | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 17 |