1989 Carpenter School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Carpenter School Bus, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Carpenter School Bus has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Carpenter School Bus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 vs. every other School Bus 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 School Bus median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Carpenter School Bus, and the recalls they led to.
- HANDRAILSLed to recall 93V-032
What School Bus owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH WEIGHT ON THE FRONT AXLE, SO THAT WHEN BRAKES ARE LIGHTLY APPLIED, THE FRONT WHEELS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK UP, ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. MANUFACTUER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
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