Defect Description For Recall
Certain U.S. Bus Sturdibus, Sturdivan, And Universe School Buses Manufactured Between May 1, 2000, And May 2, 2006. In A Crash, The Wall And Floor Mounting Bolts Can Pull Through The Supporting Steel Which Fails To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. Also The Seats In These Buses Do Not Comply With The Seat Spacing Requirements Of Fmvss 222, School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
US Bus
Model Of Vehicle
UNIVERSE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
07V155000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Mounting Bolts Could Fail To Retain The Seat, Allowing The Passenger To Be Thrown Forward, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injuries.
Fix Defect
U.S. Bus Will Notify Owners And Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 14, 2009. Owners Can Contact U.S. Bus At 765-939-3984.
Vehicle Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000501
End Of Manufacture
20060502
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
106
Date Owners Notified
20091214
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20070413
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210