CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 3, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARPENTER/SEAT REINFORCEMENT

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.

NHTSA ID: 00V207000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,205

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 22, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARPENTER/EMERGENCY DOOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS WITH SIDE EMERGENCY DOORS. THE BODY SIDE POSTS FOR THE EMERGENCY DOOR CAN CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 00V015000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 3,633

Consequence Summary:

THE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

CARPENTER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. OWNERS WERE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FREE PARTS, REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, AND REIMBURSED FOR THE LABOR INVOLVED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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