Recall 96V042000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1990-1995 CARPENTER CADET
RECALL This recall affects up to 20,950 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V042000 |
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 20,950 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1990 CARPENTER CADET, 1990 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1990 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1991 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1991 CARPENTER CADET, 1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1992 CARPENTER CADET, 1992 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1993 CARPENTER CADET, 1993 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1993 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1994 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1994 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1994 CARPENTER CADET, 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1995 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1995 CARPENTER CADET
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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 THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, AND 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 THE 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 | |
| 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 |