CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 9, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARPENTER/FMVSS 217

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."

NHTSA ID: 97V077000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 4,037

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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