Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V359000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V359000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 201 affected units, FMVSS 221/JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2004 my bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between july 2004 and november 2004. the amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

Corrective Action

Dealers will correct the buses by adding two additional screws between the current screws that attach the seams of the ceiling skins to the structural roof bows. the recall began on december 14, 2005. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V359000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2005-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 221/joint strength

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 201

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain 2004 my bantam and super bantam school buses manufactured between july 2004 and november 2004. the amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the joints may come apart and individual interior ceiling skins could cause harm to the occupants of the bus.

Corrective Action: Dealers will correct the buses by adding two additional screws between the current screws that attach the seams of the ceiling skins to the structural roof bows. the recall began on december 14, 2005. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V359000

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