1983 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS Recall

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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