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1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE Recall - Campaign #96V097000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE RECALL - #96V097000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

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Vehicle 1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE
Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 5/15/1990 - 5/31/1996
Recalled on 12/4/1996
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 8/7/1996
# Affected 3,382
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. PASSENGER'S 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, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1991 CARPENTER CLASSMATE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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