NHTSA Recall 05V471000: Body (structure)
LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 295 vehicles. It affects 2004 Corbeil Minibus.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V471000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | W0071 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | October 13, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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 05V471000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Corbeil Minibus | 2004 |
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.