Recall 05V-489: 2004–2005 US Bus Universe

U.S. BUS CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 19, 2005, covering about 30 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-489
Report date
Oct 19, 2005
Vehicles affected
30
Owners notified
Sep 2, 2005

The problem

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.

The risk

The buses may become overloaded.

The 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.

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

ManufacturerU.S. BUS CORPORATION
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V489000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
US Bus Universe2004, 2005All 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-489?

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 is recall 05V-489 fixed?

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.

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.