NHTSA Recall 05V257000: Visibility
U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 200 vehicles. It affects 2005 US Bus Sturdibus.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V257000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received | June 2, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain 2005 my sturdibus school buses. These buses fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "window retention."
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
Customers can 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V257000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| US Bus Sturdibus | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.