Recall 96E007000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER Defect in 1996-1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,361 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96E007000 |
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,361 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PASSENGER'S 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 THE HANDRAIL AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
INSERT A BLOCK BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDRAIL MOUNT AND THE BUS SIDEWALL TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT.
Related Recalls for CARPENTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V207000 | 1997 CARPENTER CLASSMATE | SEATS | 3,205 | |
| 00V015000 | 1993 CARPENTER CADET | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3,633 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |