Recall 00V015000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1991-1995 CARPENTER CADET
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,633 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V015000 |
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,633 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1991 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1991 CARPENTER CADET, 1991 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1992 CARPENTER CADET, 1992 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1992 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1993 CARPENTER CADET, 1993 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1993 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1994 CARPENTER CADET, 1994 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1994 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1995 CARPENTER CADET, 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS. THE BODY SIDE POSTS FOR THE EMERGENCY DOOR CAN CRACK.
Safety Consequence
THE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FREE PARTS, REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, AND REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR INVOLVED.
Related Recalls for CARPENTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V207000 | 1997 CARPENTER CLASSMATE | SEATS | 3,205 | |
| 98V262000 | 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 35 | |
| 98V238000 | 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC | SEATS | 3,255 | |
| 97V077000 | 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4,037 | |
| 96V097000 | 1991 CARPENTER CLASSIC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 3,382 | |
| 96V042000 | 1990 CARPENTER CADET | STRUCTURE:BODY | 20,950 | |
| 96E007000 | 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4,361 | |
| 95V220000 | 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 451 | |
| 93V156000 | 1994 CARPENTER COUNSELOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 40 | |
| 93V032003 | 1991 CARPENTER CADET | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,950 |