Vehicle recall 95V220000 · November 16, 1995

Carpenter Classic and Counselor

The driver's seat belt anchorage bolt is not the specified 7/16-20UNF-2A.

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

Summary: The driver's seat belt anchorage bolt is not the specified 7/16-20UNF-2A. These anchorages do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the seat belt assemblies may not protect an occupant in the event of a vehicle collision.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat belt for the proper fasteners and will replace attachment hardware that does not comply with the safety standard.
Notes: System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; FMVSS NO.209.VEHICLE description: transit buses.note: 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 at 1-317-965-4000.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V220000
Reported to NHTSA: November 16, 1995
Filed by: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: January 2, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 451
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 95V220000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Carpenter Classic (1995): 1995
Carpenter Counselor (1995): 1995

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