1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall - Campaign #00V207000

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1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR RECALL - #00V207000

RECALL FOR SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT BARS WERE INSTALLED WHILE PERFORMING A PREVIOUS SEAT RECALL (98V-238). THESE BARS WERE INSTALLED INTO THE PROTECTION ZONE ON THE BACK OF THE SEATS.

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Vehicle 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Manufacturer CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufactured between 4/2/1996 - 5/29/1997 Recalled on 8/7/2000 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 9/4/2000 # Affected 3,205 Recalled for SEATS Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT BARS WERE INSTALLED WHILE PERFORMING A PREVIOUS SEAT RECALL (98V-238). THESE BARS WERE INSTALLED INTO THE PROTECTION ZONE ON THE BACK OF THE SEATS. Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Corrective action CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. DEALERS WERE TO REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL STEEL REINFORCEMENT. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 4, 2000. 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 CONTACT CARPENTER 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). See also 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SEATS 1996 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP