Recall 05V472000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2004-2004 CORBEIL MINIBUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 245 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V472000 |
| Manufacturer | LES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEIL |
| Vehicles Affected | 245 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for CORBEIL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V340000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,429 | |
| 12V386000 | 2012 CORBEIL SH | STRUCTURE:BODY | 641 | |
| 12V387000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 282 | |
| 12V346000 | 2012 CORBEIL DE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 171 | |
| 12V345000 | 2012 CORBEIL DH516 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 598 | |
| 12V342000 | 2012 CORBEIL SL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 196 | |
| 06V449000 | 2006 CORBEIL MINIBUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 887 | |
| 05V471000 | 2004 CORBEIL MINIBUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 295 | |
| 05V429000 | 2002 CORBEIL MINIBUS | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 5,277 | |
| 05V140000 | 1999 CORBEIL MINIBUS | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1,262 |