Us Bus Sturdibus 2002

Model Sturdibus made in 2002 by Us Bus got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
06V416000U.S. BUS CORPORATION V (Vehicle)401906/30/2007MFRU.S. BUS CORPORATION10/31/200610/31/2006571111
Defect SummaryCertain 1998 through 2006 universe and sturdibus school buses manufactured between january 1998 and october 23, 2006. the label explaining crossview mirror use is not visible to the seated driver which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors.
Consequence SummaryThe purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries that occur when the driver of the vehicle does not have a clear view to the rear.
Corrective SummaryU.s. bus will notify owners and mail a replacement label along with placement instructions free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2007. owners can contact u.s. bus at 765-939-3984.
NotesU.s. bus had petitioned the agency for inconsequentiality and the petition was denied by the agency (4/24/07).customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
06V443000U.S. BUS CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/2000 to 05/02/2006V (Vehicle)8007/03/2007MFRU.S. BUS CORPORATION11/20/200611/20/2006571222
Defect SummaryCertain 2000-2006 u.s. bus sturdibus school buses manufactured between may 1, 2000, and may 2, 2006. the barriers were not installed correctly which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, a passenger's head could be deflected into an unprotected area possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummaryU.s. bus will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2007. owners may contact u.s. bus at 765-939-3984.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.