NHTSA Recall 05V489000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V489000; Date: Oct. 19, 2005
The buses may become overloaded.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Us Bus Universe; 2005 Us Bus Universe
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: U. S. Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Certain 2004 and 2005 universe school buses built on Ford dual-rear-wheel chassis. Due to a clerical error, the certification label has a higher rear gawr and gvwr than currently available from the chassis manufacturer which fails to comply with 49 c. F. R. Part 567. 5, requirements for manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.
How to Fix:
Us bus has notified the customer of the buses and has provided correct certification labels. The recall began September 2, 2005. Us bus may be contacted at 765-939-3984.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 2005
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