Recall 05V-140: 1998–2005 Corbeil Minibus
LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 8, 2005, covering about 1,262 vehicles.
The problem
Certain my 1998-2005 corbeil minibus school buses manufactured between january 28, 2003, and february 25, 2005, and built on ford chassis. The front cross view mirrors fail to conform to the visibility requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rear view mirrors.
The risk
Driver's do not have a complete view of the front of the bus. The presence of a child near the front bumper could not been seen by the driver and the child could be seriously injured or killed should the vehicle move.
The fix
Corbeil will notify its customers and replace the right hand cross mirror bracket to bring the vehicle into compliance with the regulation free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact corbeil at 1-888-439-3577 ext. 236.
Notes
Corbeil recall no. W0061.customers may also 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | LES ENTERPRISES M.CORBEIL |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V140000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-140?
Certain my 1998-2005 corbeil minibus school buses manufactured between january 28, 2003, and february 25, 2005, and built on ford chassis. The front cross view mirrors fail to conform to the visibility requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rear view mirrors.
How is recall 05V-140 fixed?
Corbeil will notify its customers and replace the right hand cross mirror bracket to bring the vehicle into compliance with the regulation free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact corbeil at 1-888-439-3577 ext. 236.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.