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Vehicle recall 97V077000 · May 9, 1997

Carpenter Classic and Counselor

Vehicle description: school buses.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses. Side emergency push-out windows may not open properly due to interference with exterior bow cap. Emergency door(s) may not have required operating instructions located adjacent to interior door handle. This does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence
Exit windows may not open properly during an emergency.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with modification instructions or if they so desire, can contact an authorized dealer for assistance.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 28, 1997. Notes:owners who do not receive the modification instructions 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
97V077000
Reported to NHTSA
May 9, 1997
Filed by
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification
June 9, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected
4,037
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Visibility › Windshield
Recall 97V077000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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