NHTSA Recall 00V207000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V207000; Date: Aug. 3, 2000
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Carpenter Cadet; 1997 Carpenter Cadet; 1996 Carpenter Classic; 1997 Carpenter Classic; 1996 Carpenter Classmate; 1997 Carpenter Classmate; 1996 Carpenter Counselor; 1997 Carpenter Counselor
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,205
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Carpenter has gone out of business. Dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 4, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact carpenter 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: Sep 4, 2000
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