NHTSA Recall History

Carpenter Industries, Inc. Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Carpenter Industries, Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

15
Total Recalls
52,462
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
7
Years Reported
0
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

Carpenter Industries, Inc. has issued 15 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 7 years (from 1992 to 2000), affecting an estimated 52,462 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Structure, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Carpenter Industries, Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Carpenter Industries, Inc. safety recalls.

Structure 4 recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 recalls
Visibility 1 recall
Seat Belts 1 recall
Recall History

Carpenter Industries, Inc. recalls by year

Browse 15 recalls across 7 years. Most recent first.

2000 2 recalls

Recall 00V207000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/seat reinforcement
N/A · 3,205 affected · Aug 3, 2000
Recall 00V015000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/emergency door
Structure · 3,633 affected · Jan 22, 2000

1998 2 recalls

Recall 98V262000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter(crown)/fmvss 105
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 35 affected · Oct 20, 1998
Recall 98V238000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/passenger seats
N/A · 3,255 affected · Sep 28, 1998

1997 1 recall

Recall 97V077000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/fmvss 217
Visibility · 4,037 affected · May 9, 1997

1996 6 recalls

Recall 96V168000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/methanol fuel pump
Fuel System, Gasoline · 101 affected · Sep 12, 1996
Recall 96V162001
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/fmvss 301 - fuel tank
Fuel System, Gasoline · 28 affected · Sep 9, 1996
Recall 96V126002
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/seat track anchors
N/A · 18 affected · Aug 6, 1996
Recall 96V097000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/handrails
Structure · 3,382 affected · Jun 7, 1996
Recall 96E007000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/equipment:other pieces
N/A · 4,361 affected · Mar 12, 1996
Recall 96V042000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Carpenter/structure:body:grab bar
Structure · 20,950 affected · Mar 5, 1996

1995 1 recall

Recall 95V220000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm
Seat Belts · 451 affected · Nov 16, 1995

1993 2 recalls

Recall 93V156000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40 affected · Sep 24, 1993
Recall 93V032003
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Structure:body:grab bar:strap mounting assist
Structure · 8,950 affected · Apr 14, 1993

1992 1 recall

Recall 92V060000
Carpenter Industries, Inc.
Brakes:hydraulic system
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 16 affected · Apr 23, 1992

Carpenter Industries, Inc. Recall FAQ

Common questions about Carpenter Industries, Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Carpenter Industries, Inc. issued?

Carpenter Industries, Inc. has issued 15 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 52,462 vehicles since 1992. The most recent recall was reported 2000-08-03.

How do I check if my Carpenter Industries, Inc. vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Carpenter Industries, Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Carpenter Industries, Inc. recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Carpenter Industries, Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Carpenter Industries, Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Which Carpenter Industries, Inc. components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Carpenter Industries, Inc. are: Structure (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Visibility (1), Seat Belts (1). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Carpenter Industries, Inc. recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Carpenter Industries, Inc..