Make : US BUS | Model : UNIVERSE | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20010208 - 20010719 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V244000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20010731 | Date Added to Database: 20010731 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 195 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. TWO FASTENERS WERE OMITTED IN ASSEMBLING THE WALL MOUNT BRACKET TO THE SEAT FRAME. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD COMPROMISE THE COMPARTMENTALIZATION OF THE SEATING AREA IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |