Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V168000 Reported September 12, 1996

Carpenter/methanol fuel pump

Q: What is recall 96V168000?

NHTSA recall 96V168000 was issued by Carpenter Industries, Inc. on September 12, 1996. It addresses: Carpenter/methanol fuel pump. The recall affects approximately 101 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Carpenter Industries, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 101 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V168000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Carpenter Industries, Inc.

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

101

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 12, 1996

Defect Summary

The incorrect electricalmotor was installed on the fuel pump that supplies fuel to the engine. the motor was specified to be a continuous duty motor and the motors installed were intermittent duty motors. the intermittent duty motors under certain conditions will overheat resultin in a thermal switch shut down of the electric motor.

Safety Consequence

This condition will stop the flow of fuel to the bus engine and the vehicle will then stall increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all the intermittent duty motors with continuous duty cycle motors.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Carpenter Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 96V168000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V168000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 96V168000?

NHTSA recall 96V168000 was issued by Carpenter Industries, Inc. on September 12, 1996. It addresses: Carpenter/methanol fuel pump. The recall affects approximately 101 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carpenter Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V168000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.