Carpenter Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V097000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V097000 by Carpenter Industries, Inc.. Includes 3,382 affected units, CARPENTER/HANDRAILS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

Carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V097000

Manufacturer: Carpenter Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-06-07T00:00:00

Subject: Carpenter/handrails

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 3,382

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Consequence Summary: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Carpenter is sending corrective parts to owners along with installation instructions.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-m246_dnu2.y8px

NHTSA ID: 96V097000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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