1999 Us Bus Sturdibus recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Us Bus Sturdibus, covering 4,207 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V416000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." these buses have insufficient metal hemming in the panel joints.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the side panels of the bus may not protect the occupants at the level required by the standard.
- Remedy
- On the right and left rear exterior panel joints behind the rear wheels, an additional 4 steel rivets will be added at each 8" section between the rub rails to the joint for both sides of the bus. The interior ceiling panel joint will go from the left side to the right side inside the bus. On the interior celing panels center joint from the front to the rear inside of the bus, 4 new steel rivets will be added every 8" section from front to the rear of the bus. Owner notification began september 10, 2003. 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.
Recall number 01V281000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Us Bus Sturdibus recalls
How do I check if my 1999 Us Bus Sturdibus has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1999 Us Bus Sturdibus have?
2, covering equipment and structure.
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