NHTSA Recall 00V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V015000; Date: Jan. 22, 2000
The emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Carpenter Cadet; 1992 Carpenter Cadet; 1993 Carpenter Cadet; 1994 Carpenter Cadet; 1995 Carpenter Cadet; 1991 Carpenter Classic; 1992 Carpenter Classic; 1993 Carpenter Classic; 1994 Carpenter Classic; 1995 Carpenter Classic; 1991 Carpenter Counselor; 1992 Carpenter Counselor; 1993 Carpenter Counselor; 1994 Carpenter Counselor; 1995 Carpenter Counselor
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,633
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. The body side posts for the emergency door can crack.
How to Fix:
Carpenter has gone out of business. Owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 1, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts within a reasonable time should contactcarpenter at1-765-965-4000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 2000
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