Ward Body Recall 93V032002 (47K Vehicles)

The problem

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 fix

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Contacts

System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.Vehicle description: school buses.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Ward dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V032002.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1983 Ward Patriot	1	A
1984 Ward Patriot	1	A
1985 Ward Patriot	1	A
1986 Ward Patriot	3	C
1987 Ward Patriot	3	C
1988 Ward Patriot	4	D
1989 Ward Patriot	4	D
1990 Ward Patriot	4	D
1991 Ward Patriot	3	C
1992 Ward Patriot	1	A
1993 Ward Patriot	1	A
1980 Ward Volunteer	1	A
1981 Ward Volunteer	1	A
1982 Ward Volunteer	1	A
1983 Ward Volunteer	1	A
1984 Ward Volunteer	1	A
1985 Ward Volunteer	1	A
1986 Ward Volunteer	3	C
1987 Ward Volunteer	3	C
1988 Ward Volunteer	4	C
1989 Ward Volunteer	4	C
1990 Ward Volunteer	5	D
1991 Ward Volunteer	5	D
1992 Ward Volunteer	5	D
1993 Ward Volunteer	6	D

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Questions

Is the 93V032002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 93V032002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 93V032002 announced?

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported it to NHTSA on April 9, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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