1996 Carpenter Counselor
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Carpenter Counselor. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1996 Carpenter Counselor. 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 built on a spartan chassis and equipped with hydraulic brakes. the brake warning light IS not properly labeled and could function improperly. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." this recall supersedes 98v-017 conducted in january 1998. the repair did not correct the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and instructions to repair their vehicle. if an owner so desires, a carpenter dealer can perform the remedy for them.
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. side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.
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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