Carpenter School Bus 1987

Model School Bus made in 1987 by Carpenter got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
87V114000CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.from 01/01/1987 to 03/01/1987V (Vehicle)87408/03/1987MFRCARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.07/23/198707/27/1987571221
Defect SummaryBus bodies may not meet the 60 percent joint efficiency requirements of fmvss 221 due to insufficient bonding of the adhesive in the joint.
Consequence SummaryRoof panel joints could detach in a severe crash or busrollover.
Corrective SummaryRepair joints by installing a sufficient number of fasteners to mechanically bring joints into compliance.
NotesSystem: body/roof panel joints/fmvss 221.vehicle description: school bus bodies.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
88V169000CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.from 01/01/1987 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)74511/10/1988MFRCARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.10/20/198811/01/1988
Defect Summary
Consequence SummaryEmergency door would become non operational if c clipscame loose and fell off.
Corrective SummaryInstall c clips of the proper size.
NotesSystem: emergency door lock.vehicle description: two c clips of improper size were installed on optionalthree point emergency door lock.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
PE93034CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.04/06/199305/12/1993HANDRAILS93V032003
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