Recall 05V375000: 2005 US Bus Sturdibus

Report received

Aug 26, 2005

Manufacturer

U.s. Bus corporation

Potentially affected

135vehicles

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 US Bus Sturdibus1 complaints