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1983 Carpenter School Bus

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1983 Carpenter School Bus. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

1 recall names the 1983 Carpenter School Bus. Newest first.

Structure › Frame and members
Apr 6, 1983NHTSA 83V038000186 vehicles
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".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and install additional fasteners in the interior ceiling panel and wall panel joints at no charge to owner.
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