| Make : CARPENTER | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19810501 - 19820601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V004000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830428 | Date Received by ODI: 19830121 | Date Added to Database: 19830201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE MADE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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