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NHTSA recall 83V004000

Structure › Frame and members

Carpenter School Bus

Reported Jan 21, 198319 vehicles affectedCARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.Built May 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1982

The 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.

The 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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Vehicles in this recall

Carpenter School Bus
19811982

Notes

Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; floor section joints.consequences of defect: floor separation during a collision may increase thepotential for occupant ejection and injury. No specific precautionary measuresare recommended by the manufacturer. Joint failure IS suspected to occur onlyduring severe collisions.