NHTSA recall 05V257000
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Us Bus Sturdibus
Reported Jun 2, 2005200 vehicles affectedU.S. BUS CORPORATION
The defect
Certain 2005 my sturdibus school buses. these buses fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "window retention."
The risk
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.
The 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.