US BUS SCHOOL BUS 2001: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V235000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| US BUS | SCHOOL BUS | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-10 | 2001-07-05 | 2001-07-17 |
Production Dates: 1998-06-30 - 2001-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 474
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING 39" SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS. A WALL MOUNT SUPPLEMENTAL BRACKET WILL BE ADDED TO THE WALL SIDE OF 39" SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE MODIFICATION KIT SHOULD CONTACT US BUS AT 1-845-357-2510.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
