NHTSA Recall 87V114000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V114000; Date: Jul. 23, 1987

Roof panel joints could detach in a severe crash or busrollover.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Carpenter School Bus

Component: Structure:body

Manufactured by: Carpenter Bdy Wrks, Inc.

Affected Units:: 874

Recall Summary:

Bus bodies may not meet the 60 percent joint efficiency requirements of fmvss 221 due to insufficient bonding of the adhesive in the joint.

How to Fix:

Repair joints by installing a sufficient number of fasteners to mechanically bring joints into compliance.

Recall Notes:

System: body/roof panel joints/fmvss 221. Vehicle description: school bus bodies.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Carpenter vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.