Stop arm malfunctions
Defect Summary
Certain 2001-2005 corbeil minibus school buses equipped with specialty manufacturing "5" series stop arms originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Safety Consequence
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Corrective Action
Les entreprises will notify its customers and the original switch will be replaced free of charge with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. the recall began on october 1, 2005. customers may contact specialty manufacturing at 1-800-951-7867 or collins bus customer service at 1-800-533-1850.
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FAQ: Recall 05V429000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V429000?
NHTSA recall 05V429000 was issued by Les Entreprises M.corbeil on September 26, 2005. It addresses: Stop arm malfunctions. The recall affects approximately 5,277 vehicles, with the defect involving the Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Les Entreprises M.corbeil dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V429000 or the manufacturer campaign number W0066. 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.