NHTSARecalled Jun 2, 2005 · #05V257000
FMVSS 217/UPPER GLASS PANEL OF THE EMERGENCY DOOR
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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CERTAIN 2005 MY STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "WINDOW RETENTION." 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.
Product details
- Product
- FMVSS 217/UPPER GLASS PANEL OF THE EMERGENCY DOOR
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.