Carpenter School Bus recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Carpenter School Bus in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 23 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Carpenter School Bus recalls
- Mar 12, 199696E007000Unknown or other4,361 vehiclesCarpenter School Bus and Wayne School Bus
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Oct 20, 198888V169000Structure745 vehicles1987-1988 Carpenter School Bus
- Jul 23, 198787V114000Structure874 vehicles1987 Carpenter School Bus
Bus bodies may not meet the 60 percent joint efficiency requirements of FMVSS 221 due to insufficient bonding of the adhesive in the joint.
- Apr 6, 198383V038000Structure186 vehicles1981-1983 Carpenter School Bus
During a collision, certain interior panels could separate because they have been inadequately fastened.
- Jan 21, 198383V004000Structure19 vehicles1981-1982 Carpenter School Bus
During manufacture, inconsistencies may have occurred in the welds joining floor sections.
- Feb 11, 198080V008000Structure693 vehicles1977 Carpenter School Bus
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".