Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V257000 Reported June 2, 2005

Fmvss 217/upper glass panel of the emergency door

Q: What is recall 05V257000?

NHTSA recall 05V257000 was issued by U.s. Bus Corporation on June 2, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 217/upper glass panel of the emergency door. The recall affects approximately 200 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

U.s. Bus Corporation · N/A · 200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V257000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

U.s. Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

200

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 2, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain 2005 my sturdibus school buses. these buses fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "window retention."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, it is possible that passenger contact with the window could cause the window to dislodge from its gasket/seal, and permit passage of a passenger's head through the resulting opening. this could result in serious injury or even death.

Corrective Action

Us bus will provide a repair kit along with installation instructions to its customers free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact us bus at 845-357-2510.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized U.s. Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 05V257000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V257000

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

What is recall 05V257000?

NHTSA recall 05V257000 was issued by U.s. Bus Corporation on June 2, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 217/upper glass panel of the emergency door. The recall affects approximately 200 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized U.s. Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V257000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.