Defect Description For Recall
Trans Tech Bus Has Notified Nhtsa About A Noncompliance In Certain 2007 US Bus Corporation Sthf5, Sth5, And Universe School Buses Manufactured Between November 1, 2006, And April 1, 2007, Equipped With Freedman Seating Company 33 1/2″ School Bus Barriers (Freedman Part Number 15198) That Do Not Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
US Bus
Model Of Vehicle
STH5
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
10V095000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, A Passenger’S Knee May Come In Contact With The Rear Surface Of The Noncompliant Restraining Barriers, Which Could Result In Personal Injury To The Occupant.
Fix Defect
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. On Behalf Of US Bus Corporation Will Notify Owners And Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About March 31, 2010. Owners May Contact Trans Tech At 1-845-988-2333.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Start Of Manufacture
20061101
End Of Manufacture
20070401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20100405
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20100311
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222