Carpenter Recall 00V015000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 00V015000 · announced January 22, 2000 · filed by Carpenter Industries, Inc. · 3,633 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS. THE BODY SIDE POSTS FOR THE EMERGENCY DOOR CAN CRACK.

The risk

THE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

What to do

CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FREE PARTS, REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, AND REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR INVOLVED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTCARPENTER AT1-765-965-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Carpenter Cadet
• 1992 Carpenter Cadet
• 1993 Carpenter Cadet
• 1994 Carpenter Cadet
• 1995 Carpenter Cadet
• 1991 Carpenter Classic
• 1992 Carpenter Classic
• 1993 Carpenter Classic
• 1994 Carpenter Classic
• 1995 Carpenter Classic
• 1991 Carpenter Counselor
• 1992 Carpenter Counselor
• 1993 Carpenter Counselor
• 1994 Carpenter Counselor
• 1995 Carpenter Counselor

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.