Carpenter Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V077000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V077000 by Carpenter Industries, Inc.. Includes 4,037 affected units, CARPENTER/FMVSS 217, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V077000

Manufacturer: Carpenter Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-05-09T00:00:00

Subject: Carpenter/fmvss 217

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 4,037

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V077000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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