Make : CARPENTER | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19770701 - 19770901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V008000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19800207 | Date Received by ODI: 19800211 | Date Added to Database: 19800312 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 693 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN INTERIOR BODY PANEL JOINTS FAIL TO MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT STRENGTH AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY PANEL JOINTS AND LOCALLY REINFORCE THEM WITH MECHANICAL FASTENERS. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
Notes:
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