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NHTSARecalled Aug 3, 2000 · #00V207000

CARPENTER/SEAT REINFORCEMENT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Product details

Product
CARPENTER/SEAT REINFORCEMENT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. DEALERS WERE TO REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL STEEL REINFORCEMENT.

View the official CPSC notice