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1994 Carpenter Counselor recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1994 Carpenter Counselor, covering 7,055 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: frame and membersReported January 22, 2000 · 3,633 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. The body side posts for the emergency door can crack.
Risk
The emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Remedy
Carpenter has gone out of business. Owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.

Recall number 00V015000 · 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported September 24, 1993 · 40 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The suspension strut rod mounting bolt can interfere with the movement of the rear brake caliper.
Risk
The interference can cause a partial loss of brakingforce and reduction of brake efficiency or the rear disc brakes, resulting inan increase in stopping distance which could cause an accident.
Remedy
Rotate the caliper support bracket. This will move the brake assembly from a front-mounted position to a rear-mounted position and provide clearance for the movement of the rear brake caliper.

Recall number 93V156000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1994 Carpenter Counselor recalls

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How many recalls does the 1994 Carpenter Counselor have?

3, covering structure and service brakes, hydraulic.

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