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Carpenter Classmate recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Carpenter Classmate, covering 39,742 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Carpenter Classmate recalls by model year

1997 11996 31995 21994 21993 21992 31991 31990 3

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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

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

Structure: bodyReported April 14, 1993 · 8,950 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 thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Recall number 93V032003 · Recall details

Questions about the Carpenter Classmate recalls

How do I check if my Carpenter Classmate has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Carpenter Classmate have?

5, covering seats and structure.

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