Defect Investigation Detail

CARPENTER / SCHOOL BUS / 1996

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE98036 Vehicale/Equipment Name: CARPENTER
Vehicale/Equipment Model: SCHOOL BUS Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1996
Component Name: STRUCTURE Manufacturer's Name: CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date Opened: Jun, 08 1998 Date Closed: Dec, 16 1998
Subject: CRACKING OF ROOF SUPPORT STRUCTURE Summary: alleged that the roof support bows are cracking where joined to the bus body side panels