Recall 05V-336: 2001–2004 US Bus Sbcx59, 2002, 2004 US Bus SD and 5 more
U.S. BUS CORPORATION recall for other, reported to NHTSA on Jul 26, 2005, covering about 40 vehicles.
The problem
Certain 2001 through 2004 us bus school buses. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
The risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
The fix
Us bus will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (Part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or us bus 1-765-939-3984.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Other › School Bus Stop Arm Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V336000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| US Bus Sbcx59 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| US Bus SD | 2002, 2004 | All years |
| US Bus SDX | 2001, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| US Bus UC | 2001 | All years |
| US Bus UF | 2001 | All years |
| US Bus XBC | 2002 | All years |
| US Bus XUC | 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-336?
Certain 2001 through 2004 us bus school buses. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
How is recall 05V-336 fixed?
Us bus will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (Part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or us bus 1-765-939-3984.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.