Recall 10V277 affects 5 2007 Us Bus STH5, Universe, and STHF5 school buses for incorrect seat pedestal anchor bolts. Repair kits are free.
Us Bus is recalling 5 2007 STH5, STHF5, and Universe school buses under recall 10V277 because the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect. In a crash, a seat pedestal can come loose and injure an occupant; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat pedestal is the base that ties a passenger seat to the floor of the 2007 Us Bus STH5, Universe, and STHF5 school buses. The pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers hold that base in place, so the seat and its belt anchorage stay connected to the bus structure when the belt is loaded.
In recall 10V277, the problem is the hardware used at that floor connection. The pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect, so the buses do not meet the federal seat belt anchorage standard. That means the seat belt anchorage was not built with the hardware required for that certified attachment point.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not expected to hear a noise, feel a change, or see a dashboard warning from this type of seat hardware problem.
Who's affected?
Covers three Us Bus models with the same seat assembly component.
| 2007 Us Bus STH5 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2007 Us Bus Universe | seat assembly |
| 2007 Us Bus STHF5 | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 5 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat pedestal can come loose and raise the risk of personal injury to the occupant. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and ask the dealer whether the seat pedestal needs the recall kit. 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 STH5, Universe, or STHF5 is included in this recall.
- Contact Us Bus customer service at 1-845-988-2333 to ask for the free seat pedestal anchor-bolt and washer repair kit.
- Reference recall number 10V277 when you call so the service desk can match the seat belt anchorage recall.
- Bring the owner notice and repair instructions to the service appointment, or ask Us Bus for replacement instructions before work begins.
- Limit passenger use until the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are corrected.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available through the service channel, a Us Bus technician uses the provided repair kit and instructions to correct the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers for the seat belt anchorage. Us Bus says the repair kits and instructions are provided free of charge. Because the source does not list the remedy as currently available, confirm kit availability and scheduling before bringing the bus in. The final repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| June 17, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V277?
Recall 10V277 covers 5 2007 Us Bus STH5, Universe, and STHF5 school buses with incorrect seat pedestal anchor bolts and washers. The buses do not meet the seat belt anchorage standard, and TCI provides repair kits and instructions free of charge.
What should I do if my 2007 Us Bus STH5, Universe, or STHF5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V277. If it is, contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333 and ask for the free repair kit and instructions for the seat pedestal anchor bolts and washers.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect remedy at no cost, and the recall remedy says TCI provides the repair kits and instructions free of charge. Reference recall 10V277 when you contact TCI or a Us Bus service contact.
What is the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat pedestal can come loose and injure the occupant. The defect involves the pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers for the seat assembly, so the fix centers on correcting those seat anchorage parts.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on July 26, 2010. That means the remedy path for recall 10V277 is open: confirm the bus by VIN, then contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333 for the free repair kit and instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V277000 |
|---|---|
| Us Bus customer service | 1-845-988-2333 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V277 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V277000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →