NHTSA Recall 00V207000: Seats
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,205 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Carpenter Cadet.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V207000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 3, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 4, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses. Additional reinforcement bars were installed while performing a previous seat recall (98v-238). These bars were installed into the protection zone on the back of the seats.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected and personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Carpenter has gone out of business. Dealers were to remove the additional steel reinforcement.
Notes
Owner notification began september 4, 2000. 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 carpenter 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 00V207000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Carpenter Cadet | 1996, 1997 |
| Carpenter Classic | 1996, 1997 |
| Carpenter Classmate | 1996, 1997 |
| Carpenter Counselor | 1996, 1997 |
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.