| Make : CARPENTER | Model : CLASSIC | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19900515 - 19960531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V097000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960807 | Date Received by ODI: 19960607 | Date Added to Database: 19961204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3382 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
CARPENTER IS SENDING CORRECTIVE PARTS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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