Recall 05V257000: 2005 US Bus Sturdibus

Report received

Jun 2, 2005

Manufacturer

U.s. Bus corporation

Potentially affected

200vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain 2005 my sturdibus school buses. These buses fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "window retention."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 US Bus Sturdibus1 complaints