Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V050000 Reported January 23, 2004

Liberty bus/fmvss 222/seats and padding

Liberty Bus Incorporated · N/A · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V050000
Manufacturer Campaign
222/01/LIB
Manufacturer
Liberty Bus Incorporated
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
11
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 23, 2004

Defect Summary

2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. the washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.

Safety Consequence

These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. owner notification began april 2, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact liberty bus at 419-227-6554.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Liberty Bus Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 04V050000 or campaign 222/01/LIB.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V050000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V050000?

NHTSA recall 04V050000 was issued by Liberty Bus Incorporated on January 23, 2004. It addresses: Liberty bus/fmvss 222/seats and padding. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Liberty Bus Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V050000 or the manufacturer campaign number 222/01/LIB. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.