Recall
Us Bus Universe — 05V489000
NHTSA ID
05V489000
Make
Us Bus
Model
Universe
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-10-19
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
30
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN 2004 AND 2005 UNIVERSE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD DUAL-REAR-WHEEL CHASSIS. DUE TO A CLERICAL ERROR, THE CERTIFICATION LABEL HAS A HIGHER REAR GAWR AND GVWR THAN CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH 49 C.F.R. PART 567.5, REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS OF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN TWO OR MORE STAGES.
Consequence
THE BUSES MAY BECOME OVERLOADED.
Remedy
US BUS HAS NOTIFIED THE CUSTOMER OF THE BUSES AND HAS PROVIDED CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2005. US BUS MAY BE CONTACTED AT 765-939-3984.