Recall 87V114000: 1987 Carpenter School BUS

Report received

Jul 23, 1987

Manufacturer

Carpenter bdy wrks, inc.

Potentially affected

874vehicles

Model years

1987

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

Bus bodies may not meet the 60 percent joint efficiency requirements of fmvss 221 due to insufficient bonding of the adhesive in the joint.

Possible consequence

Roof panel joints could detach in a severe crash or busrollover.

Remedy

Repair joints by installing a sufficient number of fasteners to mechanically bring joints into compliance.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Carpenter School BUS0 complaints