Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V140000 Reported April 8, 2005

Fmvss 111/noncompliance of the cross view mirrors

Les Entreprises M.corbeil · Visibility · 1,262 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V140000
Manufacturer Campaign
W0061
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
1,262
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 8, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain my 1998-2005 corbeil minibus school buses manufactured between january 28, 2003, and february 25, 2005, and built on ford chassis. the front cross view mirrors fail to conform to the visibility requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rear view mirrors.

Safety Consequence

Driver's do not have a complete view of the front of the bus. the presence of a child near the front bumper could not been seen by the driver and the child could be seriously injured or killed should the vehicle move.

Corrective Action

Corbeil will notify its customers and replace the right hand cross mirror bracket to bring the vehicle into compliance with the regulation free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact corbeil at 1-888-439-3577 ext. 236.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Les Entreprises M.corbeil dealer and reference recall ID 05V140000 or campaign W0061.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V140000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V140000?

NHTSA recall 05V140000 was issued by Les Entreprises M.corbeil on April 8, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 111/noncompliance of the cross view mirrors. The recall affects approximately 1,262 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Les Entreprises M.corbeil dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V140000 or the manufacturer campaign number W0061. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.