Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
US Bus
Model Of Vehicle
UNIVERSE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V255000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Frontal Crash, The Barrier May Fail To Properly Restrain The Front Seated Passenger, Possiby Resulting In Serious Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
172
Date Owners Notified
20060714
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20050601
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222