Carpenter School Bus 1983

Model School Bus made in 1983 by Carpenter got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1983

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
83V038000CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.from 11/01/1981 to 02/01/1983V (Vehicle)18604/28/1983OVSCCARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.04/06/198304/27/1983571221
Defect SummaryDuring 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 SummaryThe dealer will inspect and install additional fasteners in the interior ceiling panel and wall panel joints at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.