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1995-1998 Carpenter Counselor recall: lamp

Carpenter Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 20, 1998. It covers about 35 vehicles.

vehicles affected
35
reported
Oct 20, 1998
owners notified
Mar 19, 1999

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V262000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Carpenter Counselor lamp?

Yes. Recall 98V262000, reported on October 20, 1998, covers about 35 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V262000?

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.

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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