Us Bus Universe 2003

Model Universe made in 2003 by Us Bus got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seats.

Model 2003

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
07V155000U.S. BUS CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/2000 to 05/02/2006V (Vehicle)106OVSCU.S. BUS CORPORATION04/13/200704/10/2007571210
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryU.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.
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.