Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
US Bus
Model Of Vehicle
STURDIBUS HD
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V375000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
135
Date Owners Notified
20060130
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20050826
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221