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1998 Carpenter Counselor

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Carpenter Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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.

1997 Carpenter Counselor

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Carpenter Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Carpenter Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Carpenter Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

the suspension strut rod mounting bolt can interfere with the movement of the rear brake caliper.

Corrective Action

the interference can cause a partial loss of brakingforce and reduction of brake efficiency or the rear disc brakes, resulting inan increase in stopping distance which could cause an accident.

Recall Notes

rotate the caliper support bracket. this will move the brake assembly from a front-mounted position to a rear-mounted position and provide clearance for the movement of the rear brake caliper.

1994 Carpenter Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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 Counselor

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.