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1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC

3 recalls — 0 complaints

00V207000 Aug 3, 2000
SEATS
Defect Description
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.
3,205 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
98V238000 Sep 28, 1998
SEATS
Defect Description
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.
3,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
97V077000 May 9, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
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 VEH... Read more
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.
4,037 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CARPENTER CLASSIC

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE93034 Opened: Apr 6, 1993 — Closed: May 12, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1991
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CARPENTER CLASSIC — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CARPENTER CLASSIC across all model years (1990–1997).

34 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CARPENTER CLASSIC — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1997 (current) 3 0
1996 5 0 View
1995 7 1 View
1994 4 0 View
1993 4 0 View
1992 4 0 View
1991 4 0 View
1990 3 0 View

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