- The problem
- Certain 2001 through 2004 us bus school buses. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
- The risk
- Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
- The fix
- Us bus will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or us bus 1-765-939-3984.
Vehicle safety record
2001 US Bus UC Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 US Bus UC have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2005 for the school bus stop arm assembly.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough UC years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 US Bus UC recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 US Bus UC yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
2001 US Bus UC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 US Bus UC | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2001 US Bus SDX | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 US Bus UC
Does the 2001 US Bus UC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 US Bus UC: school bus stop arm assembly (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 US Bus UC had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2001 US Bus UC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data