Us Bus Sturdibus 2003
Model Sturdibus made in 2003 by Us Bus got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and seats.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V416000 | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 4019 | 06/30/2007 | MFR | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | 10/31/2006 | 10/31/2006 | 571 | 111 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | U.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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | U.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V069000 | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 05/27/2007 | MFR | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | 02/27/2007 | 02/27/2007 | 571 | 210 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2003 through 2006 u.s. bus sturdibus school buses. in the event of a crash, the seats attached to the floor track can detach which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the seats can become detached from the floor, possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | U.s. bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 27, 2007. owner can contact u.s. bus at 765-939-3984. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V155000 | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | from 05/01/2000 to 05/02/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 106 | OVSC | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | 04/13/2007 | 04/10/2007 | 571 | 210 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | U.s. bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2007. owners can contact u.s. bus at 765-939-3984. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V443000 | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | from 05/01/2000 to 05/02/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 80 | 07/03/2007 | MFR | U.S. BUS CORPORATION | 11/20/2006 | 11/20/2006 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, a passenger's head could be deflected into an unprotected area possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | U.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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||