1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall - Campaign #98V238000

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1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR RECALL - #98V238000

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufactured between 4/2/1996 - 5/29/1997 Recalled on 9/29/1998 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 11/25/1998 # Affected 3,255 Recalled for SEATS Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED. Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Corrective action CARPENTER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH DETAILED INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPAIR THESE SEATS. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 25, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTCARPENTER AT 1-765-965-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SEATS