NHTSA Recall 98V238000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V238000; Date: Sep. 28, 1998
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; 1995 Carpenter Classic; 1996 Carpenter Classic; 1997 Carpenter Classic; 1996 Carpenter Classmate; 1995 Carpenter Counselor; 1996 Carpenter Counselor; 1997 Carpenter Counselor
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,255
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. The back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.
How to Fix:
Carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 25, 1998. 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 contactcarpenter at 1-765-965-4000. 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: Nov 25, 1998
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