1997 Carpenter School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other School BUS years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Carpenter School BUS. That is the most of any School BUS model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is seats (7 complaints, 58%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 58% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Carpenter School BUS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Overhead compartment which is mounted along the left side of the school bus at driver's seat is not padded as required in title 67, chapter 171, section 171.58 " the school bus and school vehicle equipment standards." this overhead compartment is situated in a matter which could cause death or…
Design location of the throttle cable is causing chaffing against the housing 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
← 1996 School BUS · 1998 School BUS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 School BUS | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 School BUS | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 School BUS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Carpenter School BUS?
Owners most often report seats, vehicle speed control, unknown or other problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Carpenter School BUS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.