Recall 05V-472: 2004 Corbeil Minibus
LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 2005, covering about 245 vehicles.
The problem
Certain 2004 corbeil minibus school buses manufactured between april 26 and may 21, 2004. An inadequate quantity of glue was used to seal the ceiling 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.
The fix
Corbeil will notify its customers and repair the buses by adding additional glue and/or screws to enforce the ceiling joints free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Customers may contact corbeil at 450-439-3577.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V472000 |
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-472?
Certain 2004 corbeil minibus school buses manufactured between april 26 and may 21, 2004. An inadequate quantity of glue was used to seal the ceiling joints which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
How is recall 05V-472 fixed?
Corbeil will notify its customers and repair the buses by adding additional glue and/or screws to enforce the ceiling joints free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2006. Customers may contact corbeil at 450-439-3577.
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.