The worst 1996 Carpenter Cadet problems
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Recalls 3
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 00V207000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. The back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.
- 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.
Recall number 98V238000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- 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.
Recall number 96V097000 · Recall details
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Is the 1996 Carpenter Cadet reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Carpenter Cadet.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Carpenter Cadet?
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How many recalls does the 1996 Carpenter Cadet have?
3 recalls, covering seats and structure.
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