5
recalls
The Carpenter School Bus has 5 recalls covering 2,517 vehicles as reported; model year 1987 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1987: 2
Units affected
2,517
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Carpenter School Bus by component
- Structure5 · 2,517 units
Carpenter School Bus recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 1988 | Carpenter School BUS (1987-1988): StructureNo. 88V169000 | Other or not stated | 745 |
| Jul 23, 1987 | Carpenter School BUS (1987): StructureNo. 87V114000 | Crash risk | 874 |
| Apr 6, 1983 | Carpenter School BUS (1981-1983): StructureNo. 83V038000 | Crash risk | 186 |
| Jan 21, 1983 | Carpenter School BUS (1981-1982): StructureNo. 83V004000 | Crash risk | 19 |
| Feb 11, 1980 | Carpenter School BUS (1977): StructureNo. 80V008000 | Other or not stated | 693 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1988 Carpenter School Bus recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1988 Carpenter School Bus. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Carpenter School Bus have?
5 recalls cover the Carpenter School Bus, for 2,517 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is structure (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Carpenter School Bus?
Vehicle speed control: named in 8 of the 23 safety complaints about the Carpenter School Bus, then seats (7). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.