2007 US Bus Universe recalls and problems
The 2007 US Bus Universe has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any US Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 US Bus Universe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 US Bus Universe recalls
Recall 10V-277: Seats
Problem: On behalf of U.S. Bus, transportation collaborative, inc. (Tci) is recalling certain model year 2007 u. S. Bus sth5, sthf5, and universe model school buses manufactured after june 9, 2009. The pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect which cause the buses to fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: Tci will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on july 26, 2010. Owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.
Recall 10V-095: Seats
Problem: Trans tech bus has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain 2007 us bus corporation sthf5, sth5, and universe school buses manufactured between november 1, 2006, and april 1, 2007, equipped with freedman seating company 33 1/2" school bus barriers (Freedman part number 15198) that do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, a passenger's knee may come in contact with the rear surface of the noncompliant restraining barriers, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: Transportation collaborative, inc. On behalf of us bus corporation will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 31, 2010. Owners may contact trans tech at 1-845-988-2333.
Recall 07V-223: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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.
Risk: The vehicle may be moved with the lift deployed and could result in injury or death to the lift occupant.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 US Bus Universe have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 US Bus Universe: 10V-277 (seats), 10V-095 (seats), 07V-223 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are US Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized US Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.