Recall 10V095 covers 5 2007 Us Bus STHF5, Universe, and STH5 school buses for noncompliant seat barriers. Free dealer repair.
Us Bus is recalling 5 2007 STHF5, STH5, and Universe school buses because Freedman school bus barriers do not meet school bus seating and crash protection requirements. In a crash, a passenger's knee can strike the rear of the barrier and cause injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2007 Us Bus STHF5, Universe, and STH5 school buses use a school bus barrier near the passenger seating area. This barrier is part of the seating and crash protection system covered by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222. Its job is to help control passenger movement around the seating area during a crash.
On these buses, the Freedman Seating Company 33 1/2-inch school bus barrier, part number 15198, does not conform to that school bus passenger seating and crash protection standard. The filing describes this as a noncompliance problem, not a worn part or a part that breaks during normal driving. The issue is that the installed barrier does not meet the required crash-protection specification for the bus seating area.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or owner is not expected to feel a change in how the bus drives, brakes, or steers because this recall concerns passenger seating protection equipment.
Who's affected?
Covers three Us Bus model names from the 2007 model year, all tied to the seat assembly.
| 2007 Us Bus STHF5 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2007 Us Bus Universe | seat assembly |
| 2007 Us Bus STH5 | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 5 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, a passenger's knee can hit the rear surface of the noncompliant restraining barriers, increasing the risk of injury to that occupant. The year and model are not enough; the VIN decides whether this bus is included. If it is, schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Us Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007 Us Bus STHF5, Universe, or STH5 is included in this recall.
- Contact Us Bus customer service at 1-845-988-2333 for repair instructions before putting the bus back in passenger service.
- Schedule the free barrier repair that fixes the noncompliant school-bus passenger seating and crash-protection issue.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V095 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of the affected seating area until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The remedy record says owners were to be notified and the buses repaired free of charge. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, the final dealer repair should be treated as available only once the service path is confirmed. At the dealer, a Us Bus technician corrects the noncompliant Freedman school bus passenger barriers covered by recall 10V095, following the recall repair instructions for the affected 2007 STHF5, STH5, and Universe school buses. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is open.
Timeline
| March 11, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V095?
Recall 10V095 covers 5 2007 Us Bus STHF5, Universe, and STH5 school buses with Freedman 33 1/2-inch school bus barriers that do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222. Us Bus will repair the affected buses free of charge.
What should I do if my 2007 Us Bus STHF5, Universe, or STH5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V095. If it is, contact a franchised Us Bus service location or Trans Tech at 1-845-988-2333 to arrange the barrier repair. Reference recall number 10V095 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 10V095, Transportation Collaborative, Inc. will repair the affected Us Bus school buses free of charge on behalf of US Bus Corporation.
What is the safety risk?
In a crash, a passenger's knee can contact the rear surface of the noncompliant restraining barrier, causing personal injury. The recall repair corrects the school bus barrier issue, so confirm the VIN and arrange the free repair before keeping the bus in regular passenger service.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair was expected to begin on or about March 31, 2010. Since that date has passed, contact a franchised Us Bus service location or Trans Tech at 1-845-988-2333 with the VIN and recall number 10V095.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V095000 |
|---|---|
| Us Bus customer service | 1-845-988-2333 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V095 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V095000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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