1996 Carpenter School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other School BUS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Carpenter School BUS. That ranks 2nd out of 4 School BUS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (4 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Carpenter School BUS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Carpenter School BUS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Carpenter School BUS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadequate welding quality control seats (EA98020) — opened Aug 31, 1998, closed Dec 3, 1998, led to recall 98V238000.
- Cracking of roof support structure (PE98036) — opened Jun 8, 1998, closed Dec 16, 1998.
- Inadequate welding passenger seat (PE98027) — opened Apr 27, 1998, closed Aug 31, 1998.
- Underhood fuel leakage and fires (PE98019) — opened Mar 31, 1998, closed Sep 21, 1998.
- Missing side-window stops (PE97030) — opened Jun 18, 1997, closed Sep 30, 1997.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Design location of the throttle cable is causing chaffing against the houseing resulting in the throttle pedal sticking to the follor. Yh
Design location of the throttle cable is causing chaffing against the houseing resulting in the throttle pedal sticking to the follor. Yh
Design location of the throttle cable is causing chaffing against the houseing resulting in the throttle pedal sticking to the follor. Yh
Design location of the throttle cable is causing chaffing against the houseing resulting in the throttle pedal sticking to the follor. Yh
Other Carpenter School BUS years
← 1995 School BUS · 1997 School BUS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 School BUS | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 School BUS | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 School BUS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Carpenter School BUS?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Carpenter School BUS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Carpenter School BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other School BUS model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.