Carpenter Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints across 8 Carpenter models, filed by CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.. Pick a model, then a year.
22
safety recalls
23
owner complaints
8
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Carpenter models
All Carpenter models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | 1973–1997 | 8 | 0 |
| Carpenter | 1975–1988 | 2 | 0 |
| Cbw 300 | 1983–1984 | 1 | 0 |
| Classic | 1990–1997 | 9 | 0 |
| Classmate | 1990–1997 | 5 | 0 |
| Counselor | 1990–1998 | 8 | 0 |
| School Bus | 1977–1997 | 5 | 23 |
| SCL-1801 | 1986–1989 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.