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1998 Carpenter Counselor recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1998 Carpenter Counselor, covering 35 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lampReported October 20, 1998 · 35 vehicles affected
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

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How many recalls does the 1998 Carpenter Counselor have?

1, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

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