Carpenter Classmate recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Carpenter Classmate, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
3K
Fire / crash risk
0 / 1
Most recent filing
Aug 3, 2000
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Seats 1
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- Aug 3, 2000Crash risk1996–1997 Carpenter Cadet, 1996–1997 Carpenter Classic, 1996–1997 Carpenter Classmate and 1 other model — Seats
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.
00V207000 · 3K units · CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.