Recall 05V255000 — SEATS Defect in 2004-2005 US BUS STURDIBUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 172 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V255000 |
| Manufacturer | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 172 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 MY STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH IMPROPER/MISSING WELDS ON THE 30" WIDE BARRIER SUPPORT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE BARRIER MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE FRONT SEATED PASSENGER, POSSIBY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
US BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL VISUALLY INSPECT EACH SUSPECT BARRIER FOR MISSING WELDS AND REPAIR THE BARRIERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT US BUS AT 845-357-2510.
Related Recalls for US BUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V277000 | 2007 US BUS STH5 | SEATS | 5 | |
| 10V095000 | 2007 US BUS STHF5 | SEATS | 5 | |
| 07V155000 | 2004 US BUS UNIVERSE | SEATS | 106 | |
| 07V223000 | 2006 US BUS UNIVERSE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 89 | |
| 07V493000 | 2007 US BUS STURDIBUS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 137 | |
| 06V443000 | 2006 US BUS STURDIBUS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 80 | |
| 06V416000 | 1999 US BUS STURDIBUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 4,019 | |
| 07V069000 | 2004 US BUS STURDIBUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 38 | |
| 07V167000 | 2006 US BUS STURDIBUS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 25 | |
| 07V056000 | 2005 US BUS UNIVERSE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 122 |