SPRINTER MINIBUS 2004: STRUCTURE:BODY
| Make : SPRINTER | Model : MINIBUS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2004-05-03 - 2004-06-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V471000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2006-03-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-10-13 | Date Added to Database: 2005-10-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: W0071 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 295 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN 2004 CORBEIL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 3 AND JUNE 4, 2004. EXPIRED GLUE WAS USED TO ADHERE THE ROOF JOINTS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
CORBEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LES ENTREPRISES CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-439-3577 EXT. 260. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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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. |
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