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1994 Carpenter Classmate problems

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Recalls
2

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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

Structure: bodyReported March 5, 1996 · 20,950 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Passengers' 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, and the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.

Recall number 96V042000 · Recall details

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2 recalls, covering structure.

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