NHTSA Recall 00V015000: Frame and members (structure)
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,633 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Carpenter Cadet.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V015000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | January 22, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. The body side posts for the emergency door can crack.
Safety risk
The emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Remedy
Carpenter has gone out of business. Owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.
Notes
Owner notification began march 1, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts within a reasonable time should contactcarpenter at1-765-965-4000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V015000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Carpenter Cadet | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Carpenter Classic | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Carpenter Counselor | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.