Carpenter recalls and complaints

5 models • 21 recall campaigns • 147 consumer complaints

Carpenter safety intelligence

Models
5
Recalls
21
Complaints
147
Years
1982–1997

Recent Recall Campaigns

Latest NHTSA recalls affecting Carpenter vehicles.

Campaign Date Component Affected
00V207000 Aug 3, 2000 SEATS 3,205 units
00V015000 Jan 22, 2000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS 3,633 units
98V262000 Oct 20, 1998 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP 35 units
98V238000 Sep 28, 1998 SEATS 3,255 units
97V077000 May 9, 1997 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 4,037 units

Top Complained-About Components

Most reported component categories in NHTSA safety complaints for Carpenter.

Component Complaints Severity
Fuel System, Gasoline 41
Structure 33
Vehicle Speed Control 25
Electrical System 15
Suspension 11

Models

Every Carpenter model tracked by NHTSA, with recall and complaint counts.

5 models
Model Years Recalls Complaints
Carpenter 7 1 86
School Bus 7 1 57
Cadet 2 6 2
Classic 1 7 1
Counselor 1 6 1

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