Make : US BUS | Model : STURDIBUS | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V257000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050602 | Date Added to Database: 20050606 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: VISIBILITY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN 2005 MY STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "WINDOW RETENTION." |
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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. |
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Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT US BUS AT 845-357-2510. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |