U.s. Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V375000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V375000 by U.s. Bus Corporation. Includes 135 affected units, FMVSS 221/SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain us bus 2005 my sturdibus hd school buses. 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

Us bus will notify its owners and install additional fasteners in all suspect joints. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact us bus at 1-765-939-3984.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V375000
Manufacturer: U.s. Bus Corporation
Report Received Date: 2005-08-26T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 221/school bus body joint strength
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 135

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain us bus 2005 my sturdibus hd school buses. 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 vehicle crash, it is possible that one or more body joints could open up, allowing the occupant to sustain serious injuries should the occupant come into contact with the edge of the separated joint of the body panels.
Corrective Action: Us bus will notify its owners and install additional fasteners in all suspect joints. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact us bus at 1-765-939-3984.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-897j_mvj3-9m49
NHTSA ID: 05V375000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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