Recall 83V038000: 1981–1983 Carpenter School BUS

Report received

Apr 6, 1983

Manufacturer

Carpenter bdy wrks, inc.

Potentially affected

186vehicles

Model years

1981–1983

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 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".

Remedy

The dealer will inspect and install additional fasteners in the interior ceiling panel and wall panel joints at no charge 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
• 1983 Carpenter School BUS0 complaints