1981 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

83V004000 on 01/31/1983

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

04/30/1981 - 05/31/1982

Affected:

19

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; floor section joints.consequences of defect: floor separation during a collision may increase thepotential for occupant ejection and injury. no specific precautionary measuresare recommended by the manufacturer. joint failure is suspected to occur onlyduring severe collisions.

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Campaign:

83V038000 on 04/26/1983

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

10/31/1981 - 01/31/1983

Affected:

186

Defect:

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".

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and install additional fasteners in the interior ceiling panel and wall panel joints at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior systems; interior body panel joints.consequences of defect: if the interior panels separate during an accident,there is increased potential for occupant injury and ejection.

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