1987 CARPENTER SCHOOL BUS Recalls (2)

Campaign:
87V114000 on 07/26/1987
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 02/28/1987
Affected:
874
Defect:
Bus bodies may not meet the 60 percent joint efficiency requirements of fmvss 221 due to insufficient bonding of the adhesive in the joint.
Consequence:
Roof panel joints could detach in a severe crash or busrollover.
Correction:
Repair joints by installing a sufficient number of fasteners to mechanically bring joints into compliance.
Notes:
System: body/roof panel joints/fmvss 221.vehicle description: school bus bodies.

Campaign:
88V169000 on 10/31/1988
Component:
Structure:body:door
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 08/31/1988
Affected:
745
Consequence:
Emergency door would become non operational if c clipscame loose and fell off.
Correction:
Install c clips of the proper size.
Notes:
System: emergency door lock.vehicle description: two c clips of improper size were installed on optionalthree point emergency door lock.

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