Carpenter Counselor 1995
Model Counselor made in 1995 by Carpenter got 1 consumer complain as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There were some recalls concerningseat belts and seats.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V220000 | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 451 | 01/02/1996 | MFR | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 11/16/1995 | 11/16/1995 | 571 | 209 | ||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the seat belt assemblies may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the driver's seat belt for the proper fasteners and will replace attachment hardware that does not comply with the safety standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.209.vehicle description: transit 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 1-317-965-4000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V238000 | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/02/1996 to 05/29/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 3255 | 11/25/1998 | ODI | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/28/1998 | 09/29/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses. the back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V262000 | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/14/1998 to 12/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 03/19/1999 | OVSC | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/20/1998 | 10/20/1998 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect 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. this recall supersedes 98v-017 conducted in january 1998. the repair did not correct the noncompliance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V097000 | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/15/1990 to 05/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 3382 | 08/07/1996 | ODI | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/07/1996 | 12/04/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V015000 | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 3633 | 03/01/2000 | ODI | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 01/22/2000 | 02/02/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V077000 | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/14/1995 to 04/28/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 4037 | 06/09/1997 | OVSC | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/09/1997 | 05/23/1997 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect 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. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| 12 recalled school buses; consumer has attempted to contact manufacturer, but they are out of business and not able to perform repairs for defect in the vehicles. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||