1996 Carpenter Classic Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

The worst 1996 Carpenter Classic problems

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SeatsReported August 3, 2000 · 3,205 vehicles affected

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

SeatsReported September 28, 1998 · 3,255 vehicles affected

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

Visibility: windshieldReported May 9, 1997 · 4,037 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 release."
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.

Recall number 97V077000 · Recall details

SeatsReported August 6, 1996 · 18 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
Risk: The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
Remedy: Bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

Recall number 96V126002 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported June 7, 1996 · 3,382 vehicles affected

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 Classic reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Carpenter Classic.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Carpenter Classic?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1996 Carpenter Classic have?

5 recalls, covering seats, visibility and structure.

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