2003 Us Bus Sturdibus Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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SeatsReported April 13, 2007 · 106 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 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.
Risk: In 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.
Remedy: U.s. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2009. Owners can contact u.s. Bus at 765‑939‑3984.

Recall number 07V155000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported February 27, 2007 · 38 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain my 2003 through 2006 u.s. Bus sturdibus school buses. In the event of a crash, the seats attached to the floor track can detach which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seats can become detached from the floor, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: U.s. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2007. Owner can contact u.s. Bus at 765‑939‑3984.

Recall number 07V069000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: head restraintReported November 20, 2006 · 80 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 2000-2006 u.s. Bus sturdibus school buses manufactured between may 1, 2000, and may 2, 2006. The barriers were not installed correctly which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, a passenger's head could be deflected into an unprotected area possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: U.s. Bus will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2007. Owners may contact u.s. Bus at 765‑939‑3984.

Recall number 06V443000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported October 31, 2006 · 4,019 vehicles affected

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

Is the 2003 Us Bus Sturdibus reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2003 Us Bus Sturdibus have?

4 recalls, covering seats, seat belts and equipment.

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