1994 Carpenter Counselor
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 Carpenter Counselor. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Carpenter Counselor. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Remedy
Carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.
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.
The suspension strut rod mounting bolt can interfere with the movement of the rear brake caliper.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The interference can cause a partial loss of brakingforce and reduction of brake efficiency or the rear disc brakes, resulting inan increase in stopping distance which could cause an accident.
Remedy
Rotate the caliper support bracket. This will move the brake assembly from a front-mounted position to a rear-mounted position and provide clearance for the movement of the rear brake caliper.
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