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NHTSARecalled Apr 6, 1983 · #83V038000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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".

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THE INTERIOR CEILING PANEL AND WALL PANEL JOINTS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice