Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

05V471000

ManufacturerLES ENTREPRISES M.CORBEILReported2005-10-13Affected295 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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