Carpenter School Bus 1981
Model School Bus made in 1981 by Carpenter got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V038000 | CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | from 11/01/1981 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 186 | 04/28/1983 | OVSC | CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | 04/06/1983 | 04/27/1983 | 571 | 221 | |||||
| Defect Summary | During a collision, certain interior panels could separate because they have been inadequately fastened. interior ceiling and body panel joints may not comply with strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 221, school bus body joint strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and install additional fasteners in the interior ceiling panel and wall panel joints at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior systems; interior body panel joints.consequences of defect: if the interior panels separate during an accident,there is increased potential for occupant injury and ejection. | |||||||||||||||
| 83V004000 | CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | from 05/01/1981 to 06/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 19 | 04/28/1983 | OVSC | CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | 01/21/1983 | 02/01/1983 | 571 | 221 | |||||
| Defect Summary | During manufacture, inconsistencies may have occurred in the welds joining floor sections. certain welded joints may have weaknesses and may not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 221, school bus body joint strength. improper welds may allow sections of the floor to separate in a severe collision. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect all involved vehicles and any necessary corrective action will be made at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; floor section joints.consequences of defect: floor separation during a collision may increase thepotential for occupant ejection and injury. no specific precautionary measuresare recommended by the manufacturer. joint failure is suspected to occur onlyduring severe collisions. | |||||||||||||||