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NHTSA Recall 01V234000: Seats

U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on . It affects 1998–2001 US Bus School Bus.

1
model affected
2003
owners notified (September 10)
NHTSA campaign01V234000
ComponentSEATS
Report receivedJuly 5, 2001
Owner notificationSeptember 10, 2003
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance

Defect

Vehicle description: school buses utilizing 39" school bus barriers. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety risk

These vehicles do not meet the requirements of this standard.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with a modification kit with instructions. A supplemental bracket will be added at the barrier aisle floor mount. Owner notification began september 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive a free modification kit should contact us bus at 1-845-357-2510.

Notes

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V234000

Make and modelModel years
US Bus School Bus1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.