Us Bus Universe 2007

Model Universe made in 2007 by Us Bus got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, seats.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
07V223000U.S. BUS CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/2006 to 05/09/2007V (Vehicle)89MFRU.S. BUS CORPORATION05/28/200706/04/2007571403
Defect SummaryCertain my 2006 and 2007 u.s. bus sturdibus, universe, and safe tran school buses equipped with an intermotive lift interlock device module manufactured between august 1, 2006, and may 9, 2007. when the vehicle battery voltage drops to 7.5 volts, the module may go to a fault mode and not lock the shifter in park which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle may be moved with the lift deployed and could result in injury or death to the lift occupant.
Corrective SummaryU.s. bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during june 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.
SEATS
10V277000TRANS TECH BUSfrom 06/09/2009 V (Vehicle)5OVSCU.S. BUS CORPORATION06/17/201006/21/2010571210
Defect SummaryOn behalf of u.s. bus, transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2007 u. s. bus sth5, sthf5, and universe model school buses manufactured after june 9, 2009. the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect which cause the buses to fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
Corrective SummaryTci will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.
NotesOwners may also 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 .
10V095000TRANS TECH BUSfrom 11/01/2006 to 04/01/2007V (Vehicle)504/05/2010OVSCU.S. BUS CORPORATION03/11/201003/11/2010571222
Defect SummaryTrans tech bus has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain 2007 us bus corporation sthf5, sth5, and universe school buses manufactured between november 1, 2006, and april 1, 2007, equipped with freedman seating company 33 1/2 school bus barriers (freedman part number 15198) that do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, a passenger's knee may come in contact with the rear surface of the noncompliant restraining barriers, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
Corrective SummaryTransportation collaborative, inc. on behalf of us bus corporation will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 31, 2010. owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
NotesOwners may also 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 .