Disc: caliperRecall 93V-156 · 1994 Carpenter Counselor
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 93V-156 covers 40 1994 Carpenter Counselor for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SUSPENSION STRUT ROD MOUNTING BOLT CAN INTERFERE WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: BRAKES: HYDRAULIC; DISC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES; 30,000 GVWR, FORWARD CONTROL, EQUIPPED WITHHYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.