Fmvss 221/ceiling joint strength
Defect Summary
Certain 2004 corbeil minibus school buses manufactured between april 26 and may 21, 2004. an inadequate quantity of glue was used to seal the ceiling 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 customers and repair the buses by adding additional glue and/or screws to enforce the ceiling joints free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. customers may contact corbeil at 450-439-3577.
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Other recalls from Les Entreprises M.corbeil or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 05V472000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V472000?
NHTSA recall 05V472000 was issued by Les Entreprises M.corbeil on October 13, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 221/ceiling joint strength. The recall affects approximately 245 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 05V472000 or the manufacturer campaign number W0070. 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.