Recall 80V-008: 1977 Carpenter School Bus
CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Feb 11, 1980, covering about 693 vehicles.
The problem
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".
The fix
Dealer will inspect the body panel joints and locally reinforce them with mechanical fasteners.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; interior body panel joints.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the school bus couldexperience a structural collapse and the chances of passenger injury would beincreased.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 80V008000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter School Bus | 1977 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 80V-008?
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".
How is recall 80V-008 fixed?
Dealer will inspect the body panel joints and locally reinforce them with mechanical fasteners.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.