1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC RECALL - #98V238000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC |
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| Manufacturer |
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/2/1996 - 5/29/1997 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/25/1998 |
| # Affected |
3,255 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for SEATS
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