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NHTSA Campaign 05V257000

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Issued by U.S. BUS CORPORATION · Reported Jun 2, 2005 · 200 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN 2005 MY STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "WINDOW RETENTION."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
US BUS STURDIBUS 2005 200

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V257000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.