Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CARPENTER
Model Of Vehicle
SCHOOL BUS
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
83V004000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect All Involved Vehicles And Any Necessary CorreCTIve Action Will Be Made At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19810501
End Of Manufacture
19820601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19
Date Owners Notified
19830428
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19830121
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221