NHTSA Recall 05V257000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V257000; Date: Jun. 2, 2005
In the event of a vehicle crash, it is possible that passenger contact with the window could cause the window to dislodge from its gasket/seal, and permit passage of a passenger's head through the resulting opening. This could result in serious injury or even death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Us Bus Sturdibus
Component: Visibility
Manufactured by: U. S. Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 200
Recall Summary:
Certain 2005 my sturdibus school buses. These buses fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "window retention. "
How to Fix:
Us bus will provide a repair kit along with installation instructions to its customers free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2006. Owners may contact us bus at 845-357-2510.
Recall Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 2006
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