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1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall - Campaign #96V126002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC RECALL - #96V126002

RECALL FOR SEATS

THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT.

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Vehicle 1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC
Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 8/1/1993 - 3/16/1996
Recalled on 10/22/1996
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 18
Recalled for SEATS
Description THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT.
Consequences THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER.
Corrective action BOSTROM IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BOSTROM DRIVER'S SEAT MODEL F222 OR BOSTROM "ROUTEMASTER" SEAT.OWNER NOTIFICATION:BOSTROM IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS ALREADY STARTED.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 BOSTROM ATOR CARPENTER AT 1-317-965-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD

1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for SEATS

1996 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for SEATS
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