1991–1995 Carpenter Cadet, 1991–1995 Carpenter Classic, 1991–1995 Carpenter Counselor Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS
NHTSA campaign 00V015000 · Structure · filed Jan 22, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS. THE BODY SIDE POSTS FOR THE EMERGENCY DOOR CAN CRACK.
The risk
THE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
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CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FREE PARTS, REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, AND REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR INVOLVED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTCARPENTER AT1-765-965-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V015000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.