Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V471000 Reported October 13, 2005

Fmvss 221/roof joint strength

Les Entreprises M.corbeil · Structure · 295 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V471000
Manufacturer Campaign
W0071
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
295
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 05V471000 or campaign W0071.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V471000

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

What is recall 05V471000?

NHTSA recall 05V471000 was issued by Les Entreprises M.corbeil on October 13, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 221/roof joint strength. The recall affects approximately 295 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Les Entreprises M.corbeil dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V471000 or the manufacturer campaign number W0071. 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.