Us Bus Universe recalls

What is wrong

On 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."

Risk

In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Tci will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on july 26, 2010. Owners may contact tci at 1‑845‑988‑2333.

Recall number 10V277000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Trans tech bus has notified the federal safety agency 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."

Risk

In 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.

Remedy

Transportation 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.

Recall number 10V095000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain 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.

Risk

The vehicle may be moved with the lift deployed and could result in injury or death to the lift occupant.

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 07V223000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain my 2006 sturdibus and universe school buses equipped with ricon 2000 and 5000 series wheel chair lifts. The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Risk

In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

Remedy

U.s. Bus is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). The recall began on april 25, 2007. Owners can contact u.s. Bus at 765‑939‑3984 or ricon at 800‑322‑2884.

Recall number 07V167000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 07V056000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 05V489000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 05V255000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: school buses. Two fasteners were omitted in assembling the wall mount bracket to the seat frame.

Risk

This could compromise the compartmentalization of the seating area in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with modification kits and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during august/september 2001. 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 01V244000 · Recall details

What is wrong

An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.

Risk

If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Us bus has gone out of business. The correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.

Recall number 96V206000 · Recall details