OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

00V015000

Structure:frame And Members

Reported Jan 22, 2000 · CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS. THE BODY SIDE POSTS FOR THE EMERGENCY DOOR CAN CRACK.

Consequence

THE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Remedy

CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FREE PARTS, REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, AND REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR INVOLVED.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTCARPENTER 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).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1995 Carpenter Counselor 1995 Carpenter Classic 1995 Carpenter Cadet 1994 Carpenter Cadet 1994 Carpenter Counselor 1994 Carpenter Classic 1993 Carpenter Cadet 1993 Carpenter Counselor 1993 Carpenter Classic 1992 Carpenter Cadet 1992 Carpenter Counselor 1992 Carpenter Classic 1991 Carpenter Classic 1991 Carpenter Cadet 1991 Carpenter Counselor

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗