The problem
Certain 2000-2006 u.S. Bus sturdibus school buses manufactured between may 1, 2000, and may 2, 2006. The barriers were not installed correctly which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, School bus passenger seating and crash protection.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, a passenger's head could be deflected into an unprotected area possibly resulting in injuries.
The fix
U.S. Bus will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2007. Owners may contact u.S. Bus 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 06V443000.
- 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.