CARPENTER CLASSIC 1997: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V238000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | CLASSIC | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-25 | 1998-09-28 | 1998-09-29 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-02 - 1997-05-29
Manufacturers Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3255
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
CARPENTER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH DETAILED INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPAIR THESE SEATS.
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'.
