1996 Carpenter Classmate
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Carpenter Classmate. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Carpenter Classmate. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Carpenter has gone out of business. dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.
Vehicle description: school buses. the back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.
Vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Carpenter IS sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.
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