Carpenter Classmate 1991

Model Classmate made in 1991 by Carpenter got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
93V032003CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/01/1990 to 11/01/1992V (Vehicle)895006/01/1993ODICARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.04/14/199304/28/1993
Defect SummaryPassengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.
Corrective SummaryReplace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
NotesSystem: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.
96V097000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/15/1990 to 05/31/1996V (Vehicle)338208/07/1996ODICARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.06/07/199612/04/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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 SummaryCarpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.
NotesOwner 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.
96V042000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/01/1990 to 11/01/1995V (Vehicle)2095007/18/1996ODICARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.03/05/199603/12/1996
Defect SummaryPassengers' clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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.
Corrective SummaryInsert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.
NotesSystem: equipment: handrails at bus entry ways.vehicle description: school buses. note: 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 at 1-317-966-8339. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.