5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2000-08-07
Description
Vehicle description: school buses. Additional reinforcement bars were installed while performing a previous seat recall (98v-238). These bars were installed into the protection zone on the back of the seats.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Corrective Action
Carpenter has gone out of business. Dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.
Notes
Owner notification began september 4, 2000. 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 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).
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 1998-09-29
Description
Vehicle description: school buses. The back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Corrective Action
Carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.
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).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING
Posted on: 1998-10-20
Description
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.
Consequence
A brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.
Corrective Action
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.
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).
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Posted on: 1997-05-23
Description
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. This does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence
Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 28, 1997. Notes:owners who do not receive the modification instructions within a reasonable time should contact carpenter at 1-317-965-4000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-12-04
Description
Vehicle description: school buses. Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.
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.