Recall
Us Bus Sturdibus — 05V257000
NHTSA ID
05V257000
Make
Us Bus
Model
Sturdibus
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-06-02
Component
VISIBILITY
Units Affected
200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.