Auto Recalls for Consumers

1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall - Campaign #97V077000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR RECALL - #97V077000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD

VEHICLE 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."

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Vehicle 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR
Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 5/14/1995 - 4/28/1997
Recalled on 5/23/1997
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 6/9/1997
# Affected 4,037
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Description VEHICLE 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."
Consequences EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.
Notes OWNER 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.
See also 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

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1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
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