NHTSA Recall 96V097000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V097000; Date: Jun. 7, 1996
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Carpenter Cadet; 1991 Carpenter Cadet; 1992 Carpenter Cadet; 1993 Carpenter Cadet; 1994 Carpenter Cadet; 1995 Carpenter Cadet; 1996 Carpenter Cadet; 1990 Carpenter Classic; 1991 Carpenter Classic; 1992 Carpenter Classic; 1993 Carpenter Classic; 1994 Carpenter Classic; 1995 Carpenter Classic; 1996 Carpenter Classic; 1990 Carpenter Classmate; 1991 Carpenter Classmate; 1992 Carpenter Classmate; 1993 Carpenter Classmate; 1994 Carpenter Classmate; 1995 Carpenter Classmate; 1996 Carpenter Classmate; 1990 Carpenter Counselor; 1991 Carpenter Counselor; 1992 Carpenter Counselor; 1993 Carpenter Counselor; 1994 Carpenter Counselor; 1995 Carpenter Counselor; 1996 Carpenter Counselor
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,382
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
How to Fix:
Carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began August 7, 1996. Note:owners who do not receive the corrective parts and installation instructions free of charge within a reasonable time should contact crown coach at 1-317-965-4000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 7, 1996
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