Carpenter Counselor 1996

Model Counselor made in 1996 by Carpenter got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
98V238000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 04/02/1996 to 05/29/1997V (Vehicle)325511/25/1998ODICARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.09/28/199809/29/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. the back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Corrective SummaryCarpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.
NotesOwner 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).
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).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
98V262000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/14/1998 to 12/31/1998V (Vehicle)3503/19/1999OVSCCARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.10/20/199810/20/1998571105
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryA brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesOwner 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
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.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
97V077000CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/14/1995 to 04/28/1997V (Vehicle)403706/09/1997OVSCCARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.05/09/199705/23/1997571217
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryExit windows may not open properly during an emergency.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.
NotesOwner 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.