Carpenter SCHOOL BUS recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 1997 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
1981: 2; 1982: 2; 1983: 1; 1987: 2; 1988: 1; 1989: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1997: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
80V008000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 1980-02-11 (February 11, 1980) · Model years: 1977
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".
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY PANEL JOINTS AND LOCALLY REINFORCE THEM WITH MECHANICAL FASTENERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V004000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 1983-01-21 (January 21, 1983) · Model years: 1981, 1982
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.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES AND ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE MADE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V038000 · Structure:Frame And Members
Reported: 1983-04-06 (April 6, 1983) · Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983
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".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THE INTERIOR CEILING PANEL AND WALL PANEL JOINTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V114000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 1987-07-23 (July 23, 1987) · Model years: 1987
BUS BODIES MAY NOT MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 221 DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE ADHESIVE IN THE JOINT.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗88V169000 · Structure:Body:Door
Reported: 1988-10-20 (October 20, 1988) · Model years: 1987, 1988
Consequence: EMERGENCY DOOR WOULD BECOME NON OPERATIONAL IF C CLIPSCAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF.
Remedy: INSTALL C CLIPS OF THE PROPER SIZE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗