Defect Description For Recall
Certain 2004 And 2005 Universe School Buses Built On Ford Dual-Rear-Wheel Chassis. Due To A Clerical Error, The Certification Label Has A Higher Rear Gawr And Gvwr Than Currently Available From The Chassis Manufacturer Which Fails To Comply With 49 C.F.R. Part 567.5, Requirements For Manufacturers Of Vehicles Manufactured In Two Or More Stages.
Make Of Vehicle
US Bus
Model Of Vehicle
UNIVERSE
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V489000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Buses May Become Overloaded.
Fix Defect
US Bus Has Notified The Customer Of The Buses And Has Provided Correct Certification Labels. The Recall Began September 2, 2005. US Bus May Be Contacted At 765-939-3984.
Vehicle Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30
Date Owners Notified
20050902
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
U.S. Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20051019
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
567