Defect Investigation Detail
CARPENTER / SCHOOL BUS / 1997
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE98027 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: CARPENTER |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: SCHOOL BUS | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1997 |
| Component Name: SEATS | Manufacturer's Name: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Date Opened: Apr, 27 1998 | Date Closed: Aug, 31 1998 |
| Subject: INADEQUATE WELDING PASSENGER SEAT | Summary: Operators of affected buses have alleged two issues relative to inadequate welding quality control in the contruction of the passenger seats:1) spot weld failure between the seat back pan (sheet metal) and frame; 2) inadequate weld finishing below the seat bench resulting in children being exposed to sharp edges. |