NHTSARecalled Aug 26, 2005 · #05V375000
FMVSS 221/SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- FMVSS 221/SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH
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- Vehicle
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- U.S. BUS CORPORATION
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What you should do
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.