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1997 Carpenter Classic recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Carpenter Classic, covering 10,497 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

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How many recalls does the 1997 Carpenter Classic have?

3, covering seats and visibility.

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