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US Bus SBC 2476 Recall 03V042: Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 03V042, reported February 10, 2003, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V042U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS WARNING LAMPS. A STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR DURING NORMAL SERVICES OR HANDLING. THIS DISCHARGE CAN POTENTIALLY INITIATE A CHEMICAL REACTION OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE LAMP WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LENS TO FRACTURE.
Risk
IF THE LENS FRACTURES, IT CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT.
Remedy
U.S. BUS HAS FORWARDED WARNING LAMPS TO CUSTOMERS AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-39084 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
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 SBC 24762002
US Bus SBC 24772002
US Bus SBC 24782002