| Make : CARPENTER | Model : COUNSELOR | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19980514 - 19981231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V262000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990319 | Date Received by ODI: 19981020 | Date Added to Database: 19981020 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND COULD FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES 98V-017 CONDUCTED IN JANUARY 1998. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE. |
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Consequence:
A BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR AND THE WARNING SYSTEM WOULD NOT WARN THE DRIVER OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A CARPENTER DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 | |
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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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