Fmvss 222/30" wide restraining barrier
Defect Summary
Certain 2004 and 2005 my sturdibus and universe school buses. these buses were manufactured with improper/missing welds on the 30" wide barrier support which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a frontal crash, the barrier may fail to properly restrain the front seated passenger, possiby resulting in serious injury.
Corrective Action
Us bus will notify its customers and will visually inspect each suspect barrier for missing welds and repair the barriers as necessary free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2006. owners may contact us bus at 845-357-2510.
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Other recalls from U.s. Bus Corporation or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 05V255000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V255000?
NHTSA recall 05V255000 was issued by U.s. Bus Corporation on June 1, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 222/30" wide restraining barrier. The recall affects approximately 172 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized U.s. Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V255000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.