| Make : US BUS | Model : SBC 2478 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020801 - 20020831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V042000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030206 | Date Received by ODI: 20030210 | Date Added to Database: 20030214 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS WARNING LAMPS. A STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR DURING NORMAL SERVICES OR HANDLING. THIS DISCHARGE CAN POTENTIALLY INITIATE A CHEMICAL REACTION OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE LAMP WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LENS TO FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
IF THE LENS FRACTURES, IT CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT. |
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Remedy:
U.S. BUS HAS FORWARDED WARNING LAMPS TO CUSTOMERS AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-39084 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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