Make : US BUS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19980630 - 20010131 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V234000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20030910 | Date Received by ODI: 20010705 | Date Added to Database: 20010717 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING 39" SCHOOL BUS BARRIERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS. A SUPPLEMENTAL BRACKET WILL BE ADDED AT THE BARRIER AISLE FLOOR MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE MODIFICATION KIT SHOULD CONTACT US BUS AT 1-845-357-2510. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |