Carpenter Classic, Counselor (1995-1997): Visibility
Recall 97V077000 · May 9, 1997 · Carpenter Industries, Inc.
4,037
vehicles affected
4,037
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V077000
- Date
- May 9, 1997
- Maker
- Carpenter Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,037
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield
- Model years
- 1995-1997
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V077000?
2 models: Carpenter Classic (1995-1997), Carpenter Counselor (1995-1997), about 4,037 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V077000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THEY SO DESIRE, CAN CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE.
What can happen?
EXIT WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY DURING AN EMERGENCY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.