2002 US Bus SBC 2476 & 2002 US Bus SBC 2477 + 1 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain school bus warning lamps. A static electricity discharge CAN occur during normal services or handling. This discharge CAN potentially initiate a chemical reaction of materials within the lamp which could cause the lens to fracture.
💥 The risk
If the lens fractures, it CAN cause injuries to persons directly in front of it.
🔧 The fix
U.S. Bus has forwarded warning lamps to customers as of february 6, 2003. Owners should contact U.S. Bus at 765-939-39084 if they have any questions.
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
- 03V042000
- Manufacturer
- U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 6, 2003
- Built
- Aug 1, 2002 – Aug 31, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).