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