There have been 9 safety recalls for the Carpenter Classic. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Carpenter Classic.
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 |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. The back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Carpenter Classic, 1996 Carpenter Classic, 1997 Carpenter Classic, 1995 Carpenter Counselor, 1996 Carpenter Counselor, 1997 Carpenter Counselor |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. Side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. Emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Carpenter Classic, 1994 Carpenter Classic, 1995 Carpenter Classic, 1996 Carpenter Classic |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Carpenter Cadet, 1991 Carpenter Cadet, 1992 Carpenter Cadet, 1993 Carpenter Cadet, 1994 Carpenter Cadet, 1995 Carpenter Cadet, 1990 Carpenter Classic, 1991 Carpenter Classic, 1992 Carpenter Classic, 1993 Carpenter Classic, 1994 Carpenter Classic, 1995 Carpenter Classic, 1990 Carpenter Classmate, 1991 Carpenter Classmate, 1992 Carpenter Classmate, 1993 Carpenter Classmate, 1994 Carpenter Classmate, 1995 Carpenter Classmate |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Passengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2000 | Seats | 3,205 |
| Jan. 22, 2000 | Structure:frame And Members | 3,633 |
| Sep. 28, 1998 | Seats | 3,255 |
| May. 9, 1997 | Visibility:windshield | 4,037 |
| Aug. 6, 1996 | Seats | 18 |
| Jun. 7, 1996 | Structure:body | 3,382 |
| Mar. 5, 1996 | Structure:body | 20,950 |
| Nov. 16, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 451 |
| Apr. 14, 1993 | Structure:body | 8,950 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Carpenter Classic | 3 |
| 1996 Carpenter Classic | 5 |
| 1995 Carpenter Classic | 7 |
| 1994 Carpenter Classic | 4 |
| 1993 Carpenter Classic | 4 |
| 1992 Carpenter Classic | 4 |
| 1991 Carpenter Classic | 4 |
| 1990 Carpenter Classic | 3 |