Recall 07V-223: 2006–2007 US Bus Safe Tran, 2006–2007 US Bus Sturdibus and 1 more
U.S. BUS CORPORATION recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2007, covering about 89 vehicles.
The problem
Certain my 2006 and 2007 U.S. Bus sturdibus, universe, and safe tran school buses equipped with an intermotive lift interlock device module manufactured between august 1, 2006, and may 9, 2007. When the vehicle battery voltage drops to 7.5 volts, the module may go to a fault mode and not lock the shifter in park which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.
The risk
The vehicle may be moved with the lift deployed and could result in injury or death to the lift occupant.
The fix
U.s. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2009. Owners can contact U.S. Bus 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
| Manufacturer | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V223000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| US Bus Safe Tran | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| US Bus Sturdibus | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| US Bus Universe | 2006, 2007 | 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 07V-223?
Certain my 2006 and 2007 U.S. Bus sturdibus, universe, and safe tran school buses equipped with an intermotive lift interlock device module manufactured between august 1, 2006, and may 9, 2007. When the vehicle battery voltage drops to 7.5 volts, the module may go to a fault mode and not lock the shifter in park which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles.
How is recall 07V-223 fixed?
U.s. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2009. Owners can contact U.S. Bus 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.