Corbeil Recall 05V471000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 05V471000 · announced October 13, 2005 · filed by Les Entreprises M.corbeil · 295 units affected
The problem
CERTAIN 2004 CORBEIL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 3 AND JUNE 4, 2004. EXPIRED GLUE WAS USED TO ADHERE THE ROOF JOINTS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE LONGITUDINAL ROOF JOINT COULD HAVE LESS STRENGTH AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 221, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
What to do
CORBEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LES ENTREPRISES CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-439-3577 EXT. 260.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.