Recall 96V-126: 1993–1996 Carpenter Classic
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 1996, covering about 18 vehicles.
The problem
The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
The risk
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
The fix
Bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Notes
Vehicle description:school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrom "routemaster" seat.owner notification:bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification has already started.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bostrom ator carpenter at 1-317-965-4000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V126002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Classic | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-126?
The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
How is recall 96V-126 fixed?
Bostrom is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.