NHTSA lists 4 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Recall records
Equipment: Other: Labels10/31/200606V416000
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
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
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Equipment: Other: Labels10/19/200505V489000
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD DUAL-REAR-WHEEL CHASSIS. DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS A HIGHER REAR GAWR AND GVWR THAN CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH 49 C.F.R. PART 567.5, REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN TWO OR MORE STAGES.
Consequence
THE BUSES MAY BECOME OVERLOADED.
Remedy
US BUS HAS NOTIFIED THE CUSTOMER OF THE BUSES AND HAS PROVIDED CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2005. US BUS MAY BE CONTACTED AT 765-939-3984.
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.
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Seats06/01/200505V255000
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 MY STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH IMPROPER/MISSING WELDS ON THE 30" WIDE BARRIER SUPPORT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE BARRIER MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE FRONT SEATED PASSENGER, POSSIBY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
US BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL VISUALLY INSPECT EACH SUSPECT BARRIER FOR MISSING WELDS AND REPAIR THE BARRIERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT US BUS AT 845-357-2510.
CUSTOMERS 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.
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Equipment: Other: Labels02/15/200707V056000
CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 U.S. BUS UNIVERSE AND STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2006. THESE BUSES DO NOT HAVE THE TIRE AND LOADING DECAL WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
Consequence
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.
Remedy
U.S. BUS WILL MAIL LABELS ALONG WITH PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-3984.
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.
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