The problem
Certain 2004 and 2005 universe school buses built on ford dual-rear-wheel chassis. Due to a clerical error, the certification label has a higher rear gawr and gvwr than currently available from the chassis manufacturer which fails to comply with 49 c.F.R. Part 567.5, Requirements for manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.
The risk
THE BUSES MAY BECOME OVERLOADED.
The fix
Us bus has notified the customer of the buses and has provided correct certification labels. The recall began september 2, 2005. Us bus may be contacted at 765-939-3984.
Contacts
Customers may 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.
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 05V489000.
- 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.