US BUS METRO-VAN 2001: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V244000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| US BUS | METRO-VAN | 2001 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2001-07-31 | 2001-07-31 |
Production Dates: 2001-02-08 - 2001-07-19
Manufacturers Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 195
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. TWO FASTENERS WERE OMITTED IN ASSEMBLING THE WALL MOUNT BRACKET TO THE SEAT FRAME.
THIS COULD COMPROMISE THE COMPARTMENTALIZATION OF THE SEATING AREA IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
