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1997 Carpenter School Bus Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Carpenter School Bus right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 12 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Carpenter School Bus.

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1997 Carpenter School Bus owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Carpenter School Bus, describing incidents dated September 1, 1997 to July 12, 1999.

Most-cited components

  • Seats 7 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #784240 · Filed

    OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT WHICH IS MOUNTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SCHOOL BUS AT DRIVER'S SEAT IS NOT PADDED AS REQUIRED IN TITLE 67, CHAPTER 171, SECTION 171.58 " THE SCHOOL BUS AND SCHOOL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT STANDARDS." THIS OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT IS SITUATED IN A MATTER WHICH COULD CAUSE DEATH OR…

  • ODI #605948 · Filed

    BACK SECTION OF THE BUS SEATS BEGAN TO BREAK LOOSE AT THE BASE.

  • ODI #605947 · Filed

    BACK SECTION OF BUS SEATS BROKE LOOSE AT THE BASE.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Carpenter School Bus in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Carpenter School Bus right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 1997 Carpenter School Bus VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Carpenter School Bus at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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