Recall 80V008000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1977-1977 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 693 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 80V008000 |
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 693 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN INTERIOR BODY PANEL JOINTS FAIL TO MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT STRENGTH AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH".
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY PANEL JOINTS AND LOCALLY REINFORCE THEM WITH MECHANICAL FASTENERS.
Related Recalls for CARPENTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V207000 | 1997 CARPENTER CLASSMATE | SEATS | 3,205 | |
| 00V015000 | 1993 CARPENTER CADET | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3,633 | |
| 98V262000 | 1995 CARPENTER COUNSELOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 35 | |
| 98V238000 | 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC | SEATS | 3,255 | |
| 97V077000 | 1997 CARPENTER CLASSIC | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4,037 | |
| 96V097000 | 1991 CARPENTER CLASSIC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 3,382 | |
| 96V042000 | 1990 CARPENTER CADET | STRUCTURE:BODY | 20,950 | |
| 96E007000 | 1996 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4,361 | |
| 95V220000 | 1995 CARPENTER CLASSIC | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 451 | |
| 93V156000 | 1994 CARPENTER COUNSELOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 40 |