Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 98V238000 — SEATS Defect in 1995-1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC

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RECALL This recall affects up to 3,255 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 98V238000
Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles Affected 3,255
Component SEATS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1996 CARPENTER CLASSMATE, 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1996 CARPENTER CADET, 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC, 1997 CARPENTER COUNSELOR, 1997 CARPENTER CADET

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Safety Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

CARPENTER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH DETAILED INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPAIR THESE SEATS.

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
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
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