NHTSA Recall 07V493000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
U.S. BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 137 vehicles. It affects 2007 US Bus Sturdibus.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V493000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | October 22, 2007 |
| Owner notification | October 17, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2007 us bus sturdibus school or activity buses single and dual rear wheel models built on the gmt 610 chevrolet express chassis manufactured between september 1, 2006, and september 30, 2007, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." when the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. When the brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are not longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application.
Safety risk
If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash.
Remedy
General motors is working with us bus to notify its owners. Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock brake system module. The recall began on october 17, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9643 or us bus at 574-855-2019.
Notes
GM recall no. 070177.customers may also 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 07V493000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| US Bus Sturdibus | 2007 |
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.