Vehicle recall 05V489000 · October 19, 2005
2004-2005 US Bus Universe
Certain 2004 and 2005 universe school buses built on Ford dual-rear-wheel chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The buses may become overloaded.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V489000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 2005
- Filed by
- U.S. BUS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- US Bus Universe (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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