CARPENTER COUNSELOR 1996: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V207000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CARPENTER | COUNSELOR | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-04 | 2000-08-03 | 2000-08-07 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-02 - 1997-05-29
Manufacturers Involved: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3205
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. DEALERS WERE TO REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL STEEL REINFORCEMENT.
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'.
