US Bus Seats Recall 01V244000 (195 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: school buses. Two fasteners were omitted in assembling the wall mount bracket to the seat frame.

The risk

This could compromise the compartmentalization of the seating area in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized US Bus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V244000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
2001 US Bus Metro-Van	1	-
2001 US Bus Sturdibus	5	D
2001 US Bus Universe	2	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 US Bus Metro-Van

2001 US Bus Sturdibus

2001 US Bus Universe

Questions

Is the 01V244000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. U.S. BUS CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V244000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V244000 announced?

U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on July 31, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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