Structure: bodyRecall 05V-472 · 2004 Corbeil Minibus
LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL recall 05V-472 covers 245 2004 Corbeil Minibus for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V472000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 26, 2004 to May 21, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.