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1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE Recall - Campaign #96V042000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE RECALL - #96V042000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

PASSENGERS' CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE
Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 5/1/1990 - 11/1/1995
Recalled on 3/12/1996
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 7/18/1996
# Affected 20,950
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description PASSENGERS' CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequences WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, AND THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective action INSERT A BLOCK BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDRAIL MOUNT AND THE BUS SIDEWALL TO STOP THE CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT.
Notes SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRY WAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL 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 1-317-966-8339. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1992 CARPENTER CLASSMATE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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