1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
The 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlcables (4 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS, potentially affecting up to 4,361 vehicles.
Recall 96E007000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 4,361 vehicles affected
Defect: PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DESIGN LOCATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE IS CAUSING CHAFFING AGAINST THE HOUSEING RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING TO THE FOLLOR. YH
DESIGN LOCATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE IS CAUSING CHAFFING AGAINST THE HOUSEING RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING TO THE FOLLOR. YH
DESIGN LOCATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE IS CAUSING CHAFFING AGAINST THE HOUSEING RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING TO THE FOLLOR. YH
DESIGN LOCATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE IS CAUSING CHAFFING AGAINST THE HOUSEING RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING TO THE FOLLOR. YH
DESIGN LOCATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE IS CAUSING CHAFFING AGAINST THE HOUSEING RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING TO THE FOLLOR. YH
Safety Rating for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS.
Other Model Years of the CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
- 1993 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1994 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — 6 complaints
- 1995 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — 2 complaints
- 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — 20 complaints
Other CARPENTER Models
- CARPENTER CADET — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CARPENTER — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CBW 300 — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CLASSIC — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER CLASSMATE — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER COUNSELOR — 0 total complaints
- CARPENTER SCL-1801 — 0 total complaints