1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall - Campaign #96V097000

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1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC 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 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC 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 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for SEATS 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for SEATS 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS