In May, 1995, U.S. SecDot Frederico Pena issued his second warning about the dangers of school bus handrails. That month, in an effort to recall all school buses that potentially might have handrails that could contribute to this problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a list of all recalls it has issued since January, 1990. NHTSA wanted to cover all recalls that might even remotely influence correction of the mounting problem of school bus handrail-related fatalities. Many of the recalls by the 22 companies listed here have nothing directly to do with the handrail problem, but were included to spread the net as widely as possible.

Definition of terms used in School Bus Safety Recall campaign listings:

• Production Dates:The beginning and ending manufacturer dates of the school buses involved in the recall campaign.
• Model(s):The school bus model or models involved in the recall campaign.
• 05V-000:Recall number assigned by NHTSA, once a school bus manufacturer notified the agency that a safety recall will be conducted.
• (00000):Manufacturer assigned recall campaign number that differs from the NHTSA recall number. Some manufacturers do not use separate recall numbers.
• Recall Description:A brief description of the recall campaign.

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION (AMTRAN)

Production Dates: 12/80-4/93
Model(s) Ward, Patriot, Volunteer
29,484 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-002 (93001) The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

Production Dates: 1/87-10/94
Model(s): Genesis & Ward
661 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-195 (94003) The certification labels for the tires installed on these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 6/90-7-90
Model(s): Ward
500 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-176 (10911) The sign and operating instruction for the rear emergency door do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 11/91-7/92
Model(s): Genesis
94 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-102-001 (92506) The fuel system does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 11/91-10/94
Model(s) Genesis
3,421 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-208 (94509) The locking washer for the rear axle bearing was not installed correctly.

Production Dates: 11/91-10/94
Model(s): Genesis
1,179 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-234-001 (94511) The brake pressure warning light may come on when there is not a brake pressure problem.

Production Dates: 11/92-5/93
Model(s): Genesis, Vanguard & Volunteer
2,473 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-109 (93002) The rear emergency exit door is not labeled as required by Federal Motor Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 11/92-12/93
Model(s): Genesis
1,378 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-201-001 (93508) The hand throttle cable and the accelerator rod can become intertwined due to misalignment, possibly causing an unintended full throttle acceleration.

Production Dates: 12/92-6/93
Model(s): Genesis
137 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93E-029-005 (93506) The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter.

Production Dates: 11/93-5/94
Model(s): Genesis
58 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-095 (94504) The brake fluid put into these vehicles during production was found to be contaminated.

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY:

Production Dates: 3/80-3/92
Model(s) All American & TC2000
20,825 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032 (R93AB) The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

Production Dates: 3/80-4/95
Model(s): All American & TC2000
27,189 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-090 (R95AS) The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

Production Dates: 2/88-1/89
Model(s): TC2000
692 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 90V-011 (1990A) The diesel fuel filter-separator is located too close to the chassis frame crossmember.

Production Dates: 2/88-10/90
Model(s) TC2000
7,336 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-014 (1990D) The electrical wire connecting the head light switch to the dimmer switch is too small in diameter.

Production Dates: 3/90
Model(s): TC2000
276 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-218 (R91AA) The hydraulic brake hose mounted on the rear axle can rub against the left frame rail.

Production Dates: 8/91-12/91
Model(s): TC2000
40 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-085 (R92AR) The steering arm can contact and interfere with the proper operation of the front air brake automatic slack adjuster.

Production Dates: 11/91-3/94
Model(s): CSFE, QBFE, & TCFE
6,704 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-136 (R94AD) The hand throttle cable can become wedged inside the accelerator rod assembly possibly causing the accelerator to remain in an uncontrolled full throttle condition.

Production Dates: 7/92-5/93
Model(s): TC2000
Recall Number & Description: 93E-029-003 (R93AM) The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter.

Production Dates: 1/95
Model(s): All American, GMCV, GPWB, MBWM, SBCV, TC2000, & Vista
2,304 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-051 (R95AP) The aisle side knee pads do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

CARPENTER MANUFACTURING, INC.

Production Dates: 2/86-9/89
Model(s): SCL-18012
16 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-060 The buses did not meet the stopping distance requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 5/90-11/92
Model(s): Cadet, Classic
8,950 Buses
& Classmate2,304 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-003 The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

COACH AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Production Dates: 1/80-12/92
Model(s) School Bus
2,671 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-005 The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

COLLINS BUS CORPORATION

Production Dates: 11/85-5/93
Model(s): Bantam
2,833 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-006 The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

Production Dates: 8/90-11/90
Model(s): Civitran & Super Bantam
750 Buses
Recall Number The accelerator base can crack due to being attached to a fire wall of insufficient strength to with stand acceleration forces.

Production Dates: 2/94-5/94
Model(s): 3800
2,708 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-133 (94505) The bottom of the accelerator pedal can lodge against the head of one of the bolts that attaches the transmission cover to the bus floor possibly preventing the accelerator from returning to a full idle position.

STURDiCORP

Production Dates: 1/80-12/93
Model(s): Sturdibus & Sturdivan
3,690 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-008 The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Production Dates: 4/77-1/
Model(s): School Bus
79,216 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-001 The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

Production Dates: 9/78-7/92
Model(s): School Bus
42,971 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-102-002 The fuel system does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 10/80-1/92
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
6,248 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-013 The actuator that releases the two catches for the rear emergency push-out window can fail to function when needed due to poor maintenance, lack oflubrication, and/or corrosion.

Production Dates: 5/81-10/90
Model(s): School Bus
1,083 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 90V-196 The rear facing folding seats fail to meet the energy absorption requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 2/85-10/90
Model(s): School Bus & Bus
3,444 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-006 The location of the rear push out window emergency release handle does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Standards.

Production Dates: 6/87-12/90
Model(s): MVP & Saf-T-Liner
3,290 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-052 The fuel filter and vent hose came off during compliance testing for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 8/88-3/90
Model(s): School Bus
48 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 90V-025 The drivers safety belt does not meet the passenger fit requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 10/88-8/92
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
Recall Number & Description: 92V-120 The welds which join the drive shaft to various engine and transmission components could be faulty.

Production Dates: 11/88-8/91
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
407 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-169 The Cummins engine fuel shut-off solenoid can malfunction possibly causing the engine to lose power during vehicle operation.

Production Dates: 11/89-1/93
Model(s): All Star, Sitiliner, Conventional, Mighty Mite, Minotour, MVP, Saf-T-Liner, Vista,& School Bus
24,629 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-013 The bus windows fail to meet the glass retention requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 4/90-10/90
Model(s) School Bus & Transit Bus
622 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 90V-175 The safety belt cinches while in use due to being incompatible with the suspension type drivers seat installed in the bus.

Production Dates: 6/90-8/93
Model(s): All Star & Type D
336 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-142-001 The cap screws that connect the intermediate steering linkages to the steering gear box shafts were improperly torqued during production.

Production Dates: 10/90-12/90
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
1,393 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-058 The length of the drivers safety belt is shorter than allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 11/90-9/91
Model(s) Bus & School Bus
837 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-159 The drag link that connects the steering gear pitman arm to the axle steering arm could have been improperly fastened.

Production Dates: 1/91-9/94
Model(s): Vista
804 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-041 The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack due to stress and possibly sever the brake line.

Production Dates: 2/91-12/92
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
188 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-029 The safety belt anchorage bolts failed to meet the load requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 3/91-5/91
Model(s): School Bus
22 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 91V-114 The fasteners which attach the passenger seats to the bus floor are not strong enough to encounter-act the forces that would be present during a sudden stop or vehicle crash as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 12/91-8/92
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
1,684 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-126 The wrong screws were used to attach the seat backs to the seat frames during production.

Production Dates: 1/92-3/92
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
24 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-078 The incorrect installation of the air brake lines during production could cause the brakes to self-apply without warning to the driver.

Production Dates: 7/92-5/93
Model(s): All Star
164 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93E-029-002 The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter.

Production Dates: 9/92-7/93
Model(s): School Bus
305 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-135 The driver does not hear a continuous or intermittent audible sound signal when the switch that prevents the automatic extension of the stop signal arm is activated as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 9/92-7/94
Model(s): Saf-T-Liners & Transit Liners
1,040 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-143 The hydraulic assist for the power steering can stop during hard turns if the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan shuts off during the turn.

Production Dates: 6/93-8/94
Model(s): Conventional, MVP, Saf-T-Liner, & Vista
3,076 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-004 The safety belt retractor housing can become deformed, causing the safety belt to become inoperative.

Production Dates: 11/93-3/94
Model(s): Minotour
129 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-059 The safety belt anchorages do not meet the strength requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 11/93-11/94
Model(s): Vista
2,133 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-040 The heater vents do not have covers which would prevent trash from entering the vent area and causing a fire.

Production Dates: 1/94-2/95
Model(s): All Star,Conventional, Saf-T-Liner,& Vista
50 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-042 The air conditioning hose vent covers do not meet the head impact requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 2/94-6/94
Model(s): Bus & School Bus
360 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-120 The temporary bypass cable for the neutral start switch may not have been removed from the bus prior to delivery to the owner.

Production Dates: 3/94-9/94
Model(s): School Bus
1,458 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 92V-214 The bus engine can still be started if the rear emergency exit door is locked, resulting in a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 5/94-8/94
Model(s): Conventional, Minotour, & Vista
266 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-171 The location of the emergency exit signs does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Production Dates: 9/94-4/95
Model(s): Conventional, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner & Vista
350 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 95V-087 The roof latches do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

TRANSI-CORP

Production Dates: 1/90-7/91
Model(s): FC 720
57 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-225 The chassis frame rail can crack near the front and rear front axle spring hangers due to excessive stress.

VAN-CON, INC.

Production Dates: 1/90-12/92
Model(s): Type A
766 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 93V-032-004 The clothing of a student rider can become entangled in the exit door hand rail.

WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES

Production Dates: 1/94-6/94
Model(s): Lifestar
19 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-150 The stud welds connecting the air brake supply lines to vehicle frame can fail, resulting in the air brake supply line failing on to the exhaust system.

Production Dates: 2/94-4/94
Model(s): Lifestar
13 Buses
Recall Number & Description: 94V-112 The exhaust system clamp bolts were not torqued completely during production which could allow exhaust gases to enter the passenger compartment.

WELLS ALUMINUM CORPORATION:

Production Dates: 12/92-3/94
Model(s): Thomas Built School Bus & Bus
5,000 Buses

Production Dates: 12/92-3/94
Model(s): Van Con School Bus
30 Buses

Production Dates: 7/93-7/94
Model(s): Mid Bus Guide DW, Guide SW, Superior & Busette
111 Buses

Production Dates: 1/93-5/94
Model(s) AmTran Genesis & Ward
1,447 Buses

Recall Number & Description: 94E-011 The emergency exit window latches are not strong enough to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. [Note: Wells Aluminum is conducting this recall on behalf of each subordinate manufacturer.]