1994 CARPENTER CLASSMATE
2 recalls — 0 complaints
96V097000 Jun 7, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CARPENTER IS SENDING CORRECTIVE PARTS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
96V042000 Mar 5, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
PASSENGERS' 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, AND 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 THE CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
CARPENTER CLASSMATE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CARPENTER CLASSMATE across all model years (1990–1997).
19
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths