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1997 Carpenter Classic

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Corrective Action

exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.

1997 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.

1997 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.

1996 Carpenter Classic

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Corrective Action

exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.

1996 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.

1996 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.

1996 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1996 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Visibility:Windshield

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Corrective Action

exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.

Corrective Action

the emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the driver's seat belt anchorage bolt is not the specified 7/16-20unf-2a. these anchorages do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: the seat belt assemblies may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle collision.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the driver's seat belt for the proper fasteners and will replace attachment hardware that does not comply with the safety standard.

1995 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1994 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

1994 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1994 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.

Corrective Action

the emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.

1994 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1993 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

1993 Carpenter Classic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1993 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.

Corrective Action

the emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.

1993 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1992 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

1992 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.

Corrective Action

the emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.

1992 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1992 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1991 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

1991 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.

Corrective Action

the emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.

Recall Notes

carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.

1991 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1991 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

1990 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

1990 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

1990 Carpenter Classic

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.

Recall Notes

replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.