Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 92V-060 · 1986–1989 Carpenter SCL-1801
CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 92V-060 covers 16 1986–1989 Carpenter SCL-1801 for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SCHOOL BUSES EXCEED THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER'S GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) BY 650 LBS. AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
THE SCHOOL BUSES DO NOT MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCEREQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS 105 IF THE SCHOOL BUS HAS A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTGREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM GVWR SPECIFIED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. A FULLYLOADED BUS COULD HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
The fix
REMOVE THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PASSENGER SEATS SO THAT THE CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE IS REDUCED TO 10,000 LBS. OR LESS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 22 SEAT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E350 CUTAWAY VANCHASSIS; GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) 10,OOO LBS.NOTE: CARPENTER BODY WORKS, INC. IS A DEFUNCT CORPORATION WHOSE ASSETS WEREPURCHASED BY CARPENTER MANUFACTURING, INC. CARPENTER MANUFACTURING HAS AGREEDTO PERFORM THIS RECALL.
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 February 1, 1986 to September 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.