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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V281📅 Sep 18, 2001

2000–2001 US Bus Sturdibus recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." these buses have insufficient metal hemming in the panel joints.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the side panels of the bus may not protect the occupants at the level required by the standard.

🔧 The fix

On the right and left rear exterior panel joints behind the rear wheels, an additional 4 steel rivets will be added at each 8" section between the rub rails to the joint for both sides of the bus. The interior ceiling panel joint will go from the left side to the right side inside the bus. On the interior celing panels center joint from the front to the rear inside of the bus, 4 new steel rivets will be added every 8" section from front to the rear of the bus. Owner notification began september 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free modification kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact us bus at 1-845-357-2510.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V281000
Manufacturer
U.S. BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
188
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-845-357-2510
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 10, 2003
Built
Jun 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 2001
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V281 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V281?

2000–2001 US Bus Sturdibus. 188 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized US Bus dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-845-357-2510.