NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 US Bus Sturdibus HD Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2005 US Bus Sturdibus HD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized US Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 US Bus Sturdibus HD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA #05V375000Reported August 26, 2005 · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 135 vehicles
Defect description
CERTAIN US BUS 2005 MY STURDIBUS HD SCHOOL BUSES. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE APPLIED TO THE ROOF SEAMS IS INADEQUATE FOR THE TYPE OF ADHESIVE USED 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, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT ONE OR MORE BODY JOINTS COULD OPEN UP, ALLOWING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES SHOULD THE OCCUPANT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE SEPARATED JOINT OF THE BODY PANELS.
Manufacturer remedy
US BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN ALL SUSPECT JOINTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT US BUS AT 1-765-939-3984.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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