Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V032003

Structure: body

CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-04-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V032003

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
8,950
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-14
Owners notified
1993-06-01

Defect description

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Safety risk

WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
CARPENTER Cadet1992 1991 1990
CARPENTER Classic1992 1991 1990
CARPENTER Classmate1992 1991 1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.