There have been 8 safety recalls for the Carpenter Counselor. 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 Counselor.
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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: the seat belt assemblies may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle collision.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Carpenter Classic, 1995 Carpenter Counselor |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: The driver's seat belt anchorage bolt is not the specified 7/16-20unf-2a. These anchorages do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2000 | Seats | 3,205 |
| Jan. 22, 2000 | Structure:frame And Members | 3,633 |
| Oct. 20, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 35 |
| Sep. 28, 1998 | Seats | 3,255 |
| May. 9, 1997 | Visibility:windshield | 4,037 |
| Jun. 7, 1996 | Structure:body | 3,382 |
| Nov. 16, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 451 |
| Sep. 24, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 40 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Carpenter Counselor | 1 |
| 1997 Carpenter Counselor | 4 |
| 1996 Carpenter Counselor | 5 |
| 1995 Carpenter Counselor | 6 |
| 1994 Carpenter Counselor | 3 |
| 1993 Carpenter Counselor | 2 |
| 1992 Carpenter Counselor | 2 |
| 1991 Carpenter Counselor | 2 |
| 1990 Carpenter Counselor | 1 |