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US Bus School Bus Recall 01V234: Seats

NHTSA campaign 01V234, reported July 5, 2001.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V234U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Component
SEATS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING 39" SCHOOL BUS BARRIERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS. A SUPPLEMENTAL BRACKET WILL BE ADDED AT THE BARRIER AISLE FLOOR MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE MODIFICATION KIT SHOULD CONTACT US BUS AT 1-845-357-2510.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

US Bus School Bus1998199920002001