NHTSA recall 05V489000
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Us Bus Universe
Reported Oct 19, 200530 vehicles affectedU.S. BUS CORPORATION
The defect
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.
The risk
The buses may become overloaded.
The 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.