NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 US Bus Sturdibus Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2002 US Bus Sturdibus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized US Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 US Bus Sturdibus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
NHTSA #06V443000Reported November 20, 2006 · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Defect description
CERTAIN 2000-2006 U.S. BUS STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1, 2000, AND MAY 2, 2006. THE BARRIERS WERE NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A PASSENGER'S HEAD COULD BE DEFLECTED INTO AN UNPROTECTED AREA POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
U.S. BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-3984.
Notes
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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #06V416000Reported October 31, 2006 · U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 4,019 vehicles
Defect description
CERTAIN 1998 THROUGH 2006 UNIVERSE AND STURDIBUS SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1998 AND OCTOBER 23, 2006. THE LABEL EXPLAINING CROSSVIEW MIRROR USE IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE SEATED DRIVER WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, REARVIEW MIRRORS.
Safety consequence
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE DEATHS AND INJURIES THAT OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAR VIEW TO THE REAR.
Manufacturer remedy
U.S. BUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND MAIL A REPLACEMENT LABEL ALONG WITH PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-3984.
Notes
U.S. BUS HAD PETITIONED THE AGENCY FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY AND THE PETITION WAS DENIED BY THE AGENCY (4/24/07).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.
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