1987 Carpenter School Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Carpenter School Bus. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Carpenter School Bus. Newest first.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Emergency door would become non operational if c clipscame loose and fell off.
Remedy
Install c clips of the proper size.
Bus bodies may not meet the 60 percent joint efficiency requirements of fmvss 221 due to insufficient bonding of the adhesive in the joint.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Roof panel joints could detach in a severe crash or busrollover.
Remedy
Repair joints by installing a sufficient number of fasteners to mechanically bring joints into compliance.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Handrails
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