Vehicle recall 88V169000 · October 20, 1988

1987-1988 Carpenter School Bus

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Consequence: Emergency door would become non operational if c clipscame loose and fell off.
Remedy: Install c clips of the proper size.
Notes: System: emergency door lock.vehicle description: two c clips of improper size were installed on optionalthree point emergency door lock.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V169000
Reported to NHTSA: October 20, 1988
Filed by: CARPENTER BDY WRKS, INC.
Owner notification: November 10, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 745
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Door

Recall 88V169000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Carpenter School Bus (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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