NHTSA Recall 98V262000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V262000; Date: Oct. 20, 1998
A brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Carpenter Counselor; 1996 Carpenter Counselor; 1997 Carpenter Counselor; 1998 Carpenter Counselor
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning
Manufactured by: Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 19, 1999. This campaign supercedes recall 98v-017. Owners who do not receive the free repair kit 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: Mar 19, 1999
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