Carpenter Recall 97V077000: Visibility, Windshield

NHTSA recall 97V077000 · announced May 9, 1997 · filed by Carpenter Industries, Inc. · 4,037 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Carpenter Classic
• 1996 Carpenter Classic
• 1997 Carpenter Classic
• 1995 Carpenter Counselor
• 1996 Carpenter Counselor
• 1997 Carpenter Counselor

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