Us Bus recall: Seats
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."
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Us Bus Sth5 2007
- Us Bus Sthf5 2007
- Us Bus Universe 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V277000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Trans Tech Bus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 17, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jul 26, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 210
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 Mar 11, 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.