1996 US Bus Universe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 US Bus Universe. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 US Bus Universe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor.
Remedy: Us bus has gone out of business. The correction was to turn the handle upside down and install a redesigned (white) spacer between the floor and the handrail.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 US Bus Universe. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare US Bus Universe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every US Bus Universe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 US Bus Universe | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 US Bus Universe | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 US Bus Universe | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 US Bus Universe | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 US Bus Universe | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 US Bus Universe | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 US Bus Universe | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 US Bus Universe
How do I know if my 1996 US Bus Universe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 US Bus Universe; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised US Bus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V206000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other US Bus models
- Sdx2 complaints
- Sturdibus2 complaints
- Eagle0 complaints
- Metro-Van0 complaints
- Safe Tran0 complaints
- Sbc 24760 complaints
- Sbc 24770 complaints
- Sbc 24780 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.