NHTSA Recall 05V375000: Roof and pillars (structure)
U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135 vehicles. It affects 2005 US Bus Sturdibus HD.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V375000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | August 26, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain us bus 2005 my sturdibus hd school buses. The amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, it is possible that one or more body joints could open up, allowing the occupant to sustain serious injuries should the occupant come into contact with the edge of the separated joint of the body panels.
Remedy
Us bus will notify its owners and install additional fasteners in all suspect joints. The recall began on january 30, 2006. Owners may contact us bus at 1-765-939-3984.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V375000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| US Bus Sturdibus HD | 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.