1990-1995 Carpenter Cadet, Carpenter Classic and others recall: body
Carpenter Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 5, 1996. It covers about 20,950 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,950
- reported
- Mar 5, 1996
- owners notified
- Jul 18, 1996
Structure: body
- 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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 96V042000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1995 Carpenter Cadet, Carpenter Classic and others body?
Yes. Recall 96V042000, reported on March 5, 1996, covers about 20,950 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V042000?
Insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop the clothing from being caught.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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