CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC. in 1980. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 11, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY

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".

NHTSA ID: 80V008000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 693

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY PANEL JOINTS AND LOCALLY REINFORCE THEM WITH MECHANICAL FASTENERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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