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Recall campaign98V238000

Recall 98V238000: Carpenter industries, inc.

Seats
Report received
Sep 28, 1998
Manufacturer
Carpenter industries, inc.
Potentially affected
3,255vehicles
Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: school buses. The back panel of the passenger seats was not adequately welded.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.

Remedy

Carpenter will provide owners with detailed inspection instructions and provide them with the necessary parts to repair these seats.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.