Carpenter Classmate 1997

Model Classmate made in 1997 by Carpenter got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning seats .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
00V207000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 04/02/1996 to 05/29/1997V (Vehicle)320509/04/2000ODICARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.08/03/200008/07/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Corrective SummaryCarpenter has gone out of business. dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.
NotesOwner 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).