Us Bus recall: Seats
What is wrong
Trans tech bus has notified NHTSA 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."
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Us Bus Sth5 2007
- Us Bus Sthf5 2007
- Us Bus Universe 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V095000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Trans Tech Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 11, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 5, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Nov 1, 2006 to Apr 1, 2007
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 222
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Us Bus recall: Seats Jun 17, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.