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NHTSA Campaign 00V207000

SEATS

Issued by CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. · Reported Aug 3, 2000 · 3,205 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CARPENTER CADET 1996 3,205
CARPENTER CADET 1997 3,205
CARPENTER CLASSIC 1996 3,205
CARPENTER CLASSIC 1997 3,205
CARPENTER CLASSMATE 1996 3,205
CARPENTER CLASSMATE 1997 3,205
CARPENTER COUNSELOR 1996 3,205
CARPENTER COUNSELOR 1997 3,205

Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V207000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.