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1996 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

when a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.

Recall Notes

insert a block between the lower handrail mount and the bus sidewall to stop clothing from being caught.

1988 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Body:Door

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

emergency door would become non operational if c clipscame loose and fell off.

Recall Notes

install c clips of the proper size.

1987 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Body:Door

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

emergency door would become non operational if c clipscame loose and fell off.

Recall Notes

install c clips of the proper size.

1987 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

roof panel joints could detach in a severe crash or busrollover.

Recall Notes

repair joints by installing a sufficient number of fasteners to mechanically bring joints into compliance.

1983 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of 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".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1982 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1982 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of 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".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1981 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1981 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of 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".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1977 Carpenter School Bus

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

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".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect the body panel joints and locally reinforce them with mechanical fasteners.