Structure: bodyRecall 87V-114 · 1987 Carpenter School Bus
CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. recall 87V-114 covers 874 1987 Carpenter School Bus for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BUS BODIES MAY NOT MEET THE 60 PERCENT JOINT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 221 DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE ADHESIVE IN THE JOINT.
The risk
ROOF PANEL JOINTS COULD DETACH IN A SEVERE CRASH OR BUSROLLOVER.
The fix
REPAIR JOINTS BY INSTALLING A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF FASTENERS TO MECHANICALLY BRING JOINTS INTO COMPLIANCE.
SYSTEM: BODY/ROOF PANEL JOINTS/FMVSS 221.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS BODIES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1987 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.