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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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