Carpenter Counselor 1991

Model Counselor made in 1991 by Carpenter got 2 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
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.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
00V015000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. V (Vehicle)363303/01/2000ODICARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.01/22/200002/02/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.
Consequence SummaryThe emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Corrective SummaryCarpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.
NotesOwner notification began march 1, 2000. owners who do not receive the free repair parts within a reasonable time should contactcarpenter 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).