1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR |
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| 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 |
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| 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 COUNSELOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SEATS
1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
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