Vehicle recall 93V156000 · September 24, 1993

1994 Carpenter Counselor

The suspension strut rod mounting bolt can interfere with the movement of the rear brake caliper.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The suspension strut rod mounting bolt can interfere with the movement of the rear brake caliper.
Consequence: The interference can cause a partial loss of brakingforce and reduction of brake efficiency or the rear disc brakes, resulting inan increase in stopping distance which could cause an accident.
Remedy: Rotate the caliper support bracket. This will move the brake assembly from a front-mounted position to a rear-mounted position and provide clearance for the movement of the rear brake caliper.
Notes: System: brakes: hydraulic; disc.vehicle description: school buses; 30,000 GVWR, forward control, equipped withhydraulic disc brakes.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V156000
Reported to NHTSA: September 24, 1993
Filed by: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: October 15, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 40
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Recall 93V156000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Carpenter Counselor (1994): 1994

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