NHTSA Recall 05V375000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V375000; Date: Aug. 26, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Us Bus Sturdibus Hd
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: U. S. Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 135
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may 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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