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SevereNHTSA·10V277000·Announced 2010-06-17

US Bus Recalls 2007 School Buses Due to Seat Anchor Defect

Trans Tech Bus is recalling 2007 US Bus STH5, STHF5, and Universe school buses because incorrect seat anchor bolts may cause seats to loosen in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seat anchorages may fail in a crash, posing a risk of personal injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Trans Tech Bus, on behalf of U.S. Bus, is recalling certain model year 2007 U.S. Bus STH5, STHF5, and Universe model school buses manufactured after June 9, 2009. The recall involves 5 vehicles.

The defect involves incorrect pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers, which cause the buses to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 regarding seat belt assembly anchorages. In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, potentially resulting in personal injury to the occupant.

The safety recall began on July 26, 2010. TCI will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
US BUS STH5, UNIVERSE, STHF5
Brand
US BUS
Manufacturer
TRANS TECH BUS
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • STH5
  • UNIVERSE
  • STHF5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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