The worst 1997 Carpenter Counselor problems
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Recalls 4
Seats
- 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built on a spartan chassis and equipped with hydraulic brakes. The brake warning light is not properly labeled and could function improperly. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." this recall supersedes 98v‑017 conducted in january 1998. The repair did not correct the noncompliance.
- Risk
- A brake system malfunction can occur and the warning system would not warn the driver of a brake system problem.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and instructions to repair their vehicle. If an owner so desires, a carpenter dealer can perform the remedy for them.
Recall number 98V262000 · Recall details
Seats
- 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: windshield
- 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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Is the 1997 Carpenter Counselor reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Carpenter Counselor.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Carpenter Counselor?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Carpenter Counselor have?
4 recalls, covering seats, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility.
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