Recall 96V097000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1990-1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,382 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V097000 |
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,382 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1990 CARPENTER CADET, 1990 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1990 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1990 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1991 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1991 CARPENTER CADET, 1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1991 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1992 CARPENTER CADET, 1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1992 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1992 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1993 CARPENTER CADET, 1993 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1993 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1993 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1994 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1994 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1994 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1994 CARPENTER CADET, 1995 CARPENTER CADET, 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1995 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1996 CARPENTER CADET, 1996 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CARPENTER IS SENDING CORRECTIVE PARTS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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 | |
| 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 |