Us Bus Universe 2001

Model Universe made in 2001 by Us Bus got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats.

Model 2001

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
01V244000U.S. BUS CORPORATIONfrom 02/08/2001 to 07/19/2001V (Vehicle)195ODIU.S. BUS CORPORATION07/31/200107/31/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. two fasteners were omitted in assembling the wall mount bracket to the seat frame.
Consequence SummaryThis could compromise the compartmentalization of the seating area in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with modification kits and installation instructions. owner notification is expected to begin during august/september 2001. owners who do not receive the free modification kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact us bus at 1-845-357-2510.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).