1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall Date: 1998-10-20
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 98V262000
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall Manufacturer: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 35
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall Overview: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND COULD FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES 98V-017 CONDUCTED IN JANUARY 1998. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1998 CARPENTER COUNSELOR Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 1999.THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES RECALL 98V-017.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT 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).