CARPENTER CLASSIC 1991: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | CLASSIC | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-07-18 | 1996-03-05 | 1996-03-12 |
Production Dates: 1990-05-01 - 1995-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20950
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
PASSENGERS' CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, AND THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
INSERT A BLOCK BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDRAIL MOUNT AND THE BUS SIDEWALL TO STOP THE CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRY WAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. NOTE: 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 AT 1-317-966-8339. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
