Defect Description For Recall
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”.
Make Of Vehicle
CARPENTER
Model Of Vehicle
SCHOOL BUS
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
83V038000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Inspect And Install Additional Fasteners In The Interior Ceiling Panel And Wall Panel Joints At No Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19811101
End Of Manufacture
19830201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
186
Date Owners Notified
19830428
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19830406
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221