Recall 83V004000: 1981–1982 Carpenter School BUS

Report received

Jan 21, 1983

Manufacturer

Carpenter bdy wrks, inc.

Potentially affected

19vehicles

Model years

1981–1982

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

The dealer will inspect all involved vehicles and any necessary corrective action will be made at no cost to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1981 Carpenter School BUS0 complaints
• 1982 Carpenter School BUS0 complaints