Carpenter 1981–1983 Structure recall
Recalled April 6, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V038000 · Carpenter
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THE INTERIOR CEILING PANEL AND WALL PANEL JOINTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
186 units
Description
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".
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THE INTERIOR CEILING PANEL AND WALL PANEL JOINTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Carpenter SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →