| Make : CARPENTER | Model : CLASSIC | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19930801 - 19960316 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V126002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19960806 | Date Added to Database: 19961022 |
| 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: 18 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT. |
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Consequence:
THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER. |
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Remedy:
BOSTROM IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT. |
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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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