2004–2005 US Bus Sturdibus, 2004–2005 US Bus Universe Recall: CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 MY STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES
NHTSA campaign 05V255000 · Seats · filed Jun 1, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 MY STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH IMPROPER/MISSING WELDS ON THE 30" WIDE BARRIER SUPPORT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE BARRIER MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE FRONT SEATED PASSENGER, POSSIBY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
US BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL VISUALLY INSPECT EACH SUSPECT BARRIER FOR MISSING WELDS AND REPAIR THE BARRIERS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT US BUS AT 845-357-2510.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More US Bus Sturdibus recalls
- 2007 US Bus Sturdibus — CERTAIN MY 2007 US BUS STURDIBUS SCHOOL OR ACTIVITY BUSES…
- 2006–2007 US Bus Safe Tran and 2 other models — CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 U.S
- 2006 US Bus Sturdibus and 1 other model — CERTAIN MY 2006 STURDIBUS AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES…
- 2001–2006 US Bus Sturdibus and 2 other models — CERTAIN U.S
- 2003–2006 US Bus Sturdibus — CERTAIN MY 2003 THROUGH 2006 U.S
Other campaigns involving US Bus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V255000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.