NHTSA Recall 05V336000: School bus stop arm assembly (other)
U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the US Bus SBCX59.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V336000 |
|---|---|
| Component | OTHER › SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 26, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain 2001 through 2004 us bus school buses. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Safety risk
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Us bus will notify its customers and specialty mfg. Will provide free of charge a service kit (part number 005178) with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact specialty mfg. At 800-951-7867 or us bus 1-765-939-3984.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V336000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| US Bus SBCX59 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| US Bus Sd | 2002, 2004 |
| US Bus Sdx | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| US Bus Uc | 2001 |
| US Bus Uf | 2001 |
| US Bus Xbc | 2002 |
| US Bus Xuc | 2002 |
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.