Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CARPENTER
Model Of Vehicle
CADET
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
00V207000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Protected And Personal Injury Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Carpenter Has Gone Out Of Business. Dealers Were To Remove The Additional Steel Reinforcement.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960402
End Of Manufacture
19970529
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3205
Date Owners Notified
20000904
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000803