Recall campaign98V238000
Recall 98V238000: Carpenter industries, inc.
Seats
- Report received
- Sep 28, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Carpenter industries, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 3,255vehicles
- Model years
- —
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.