1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
3
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
The 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (8 complaints), Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (7 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Controlcables (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT WHICH IS MOUNTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SCHOOL BUS AT DRIVER'S SEAT IS NOT PADDED AS REQUIRED IN TITLE 67, CHAPTER 171, SECTION 171.58 " THE SCHOOL BUS AND SCHOOL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT STANDARDS." THIS OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT IS SITUATED IN A MATTER WHICH COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND DRIVER DUE TO LACK OF PROTECTIV EPADDING ON SHARP CORNER OF COMPARTMENT. *AK
DESIGN LOCATION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE IS CAUSING CHAFFING AGAINST THE HOUSING 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 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1997 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 — 12 complaints
- 1997 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS (current)
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