NHTSA Recall 06V443000: Head restraint (seats)
U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2000–2006 US Bus Sturdibus.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V443000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Report received | November 20, 2006 |
| Owner notification | July 3, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, a passenger's head could be deflected into an unprotected area possibly resulting in injuries.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V443000
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.