| Make : CARPENTER | Model : CLASSIC | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960402 - 19970529 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V207000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000904 | Date Received by ODI: 20000803 | Date Added to Database: 20000807 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3205 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. DEALERS WERE TO REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL STEEL REINFORCEMENT. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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