2001–2006 US Bus Sturdibus, 2000 US Bus Sturdivan, 2003–2004 US Bus Universe Recall: CERTAIN U.S
NHTSA campaign 07V155000 · Seats · filed Apr 13, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN U.S. BUS STURDIBUS, STURDIVAN, AND UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1, 2000, AND MAY 2, 2006. IN A CRASH, THE WALL AND FLOOR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE SUPPORTING STEEL WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. ALSO THE SEATS IN THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE SEAT SPACING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE MOUNTING BOLTS COULD FAIL TO RETAIN THE SEAT, ALLOWING THE PASSENGER TO BE THROWN FORWARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
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
U.S. BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2009. OWNERS CAN CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-3984.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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…
- 2003–2006 US Bus Sturdibus — CERTAIN MY 2003 THROUGH 2006 U.S
- 2005–2006 US Bus Sturdibus and 1 other model — CERTAIN MY 2005 AND 2006 U.S
Other campaigns involving US Bus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V155000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.