The problem
Certain my 2003 through 2006 u.S. Bus sturdibus school buses. In the event of a crash, the seats attached to the floor track can detach which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, Seat belt assembly anchorages.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seats can become detached from the floor, possibly resulting in injuries.
The fix
U.S. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2007. Owner can 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 07V069000.
- 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.