1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC
The 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Recalls for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC, potentially affecting up to 10,497 vehicles.
Recall 00V207000 — SEATS
| 3,205 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT BARS WERE INSTALLED WHILE PERFORMING A PREVIOUS SEAT RECALL (98V-238). THESE BARS WERE INSTALLED INTO THE PROTECTION ZONE ON THE BACK OF THE SEATS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. DEALERS WERE TO REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL STEEL REINFORCEMENT.
View full details →Recall 98V238000 — SEATS
| 3,255 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
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.
View full details →Recall 97V077000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 4,037 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SIDE EMERGENCY PUSH-OUT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH EXTERIOR BOW CAP. EMERGENCY DOOR(S) MAY NOT HAVE REQUIRED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence: EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC.
Safety Rating for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CARPENTER CLASSIC
- 1992 CARPENTER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 1993 CARPENTER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 1994 CARPENTER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC — 0 complaints
- 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC (current)
Other CARPENTER Models
- CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — 42 total complaints
- CARPENTER CADET — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CARPENTER — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CBW 300 — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CLASSMATE — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER COUNSELOR — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER SCL-1801 — 0 total complaints