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1991 Carpenter ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1991 Carpenter Classic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Carpenter Classic has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1991 Carpenter Classic recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 00V-015 · Jan 22, 2000 · 3,633 vehicles

Risk. THE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 96V-097 · Jun 7, 1996 · 3,382 vehicles

Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 96V-042 · Mar 5, 1996 · 20,950 vehicles

Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, AND THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 93V-032 · Apr 14, 1993 · 8,950 vehicles

Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Carpenter.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Classic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Classic median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Carpenter Classic, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HANDRAILSPE93034 · closed May 12, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-032

Own a 1991 Classic?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.