2005 US BUS STURDIBUS RECALL - #06V416000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
CERTAIN 1998 THROUGH 2006 UNIVERSE AND STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND OCTOBER 23, 2006. THE LABEL EXPLAINING CROSSVIEW MIRROR USE IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE SEATED DRIVER WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, REARVIEW MIRRORS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS |
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| Manufacturer |
U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/31/2006 |
| Influenced by |
U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2007 |
| # Affected |
4,019 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 1998 THROUGH 2006 UNIVERSE AND STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND OCTOBER 23, 2006. THE LABEL EXPLAINING CROSSVIEW MIRROR USE IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE SEATED DRIVER WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, REARVIEW MIRRORS. |
| Consequences |
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES THAT OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAR VIEW TO THE REAR. |
| Corrective action |
U.S. BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND MAIL A REPLACEMENT LABEL ALONG WITH PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-3984. |
| Notes |
U.S. BUS HAD PETITIONED THE AGENCY FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY AND THE PETITION WAS DENIED BY THE AGENCY (4/24/07).CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS Recall for SEATS
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS Recall for VISIBILITY
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, HEAD RESTRAINT
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2005 US BUS STURDIBUS Recall for SEATS
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