Vehicle recall 10V277000 · June 17, 2010
US Bus STH5, STHF5 and 1 more model
The pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect which cause the buses to fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On behalf of U.S. Bus, transportation collaborative, Inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2007 u. S. Bus STH5, STHF5, and universe model school buses manufactured after June 9, 2009. The pedestal-to-floor anchor bolts and washers are incorrect which cause the buses to fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat pedestal could come loose, which could result in personal injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Tci will notify owners and provide repair kits and instructions free of charge. The safety recall began on July 26, 2010. Owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.
- Notes
- Owners may also 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
- 10V277000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 17, 2010
- Filed by
- TRANS TECH BUS
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
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 STH5 (2007): 2007
- US Bus STHF5 (2007): 2007
- US Bus Universe (2007): 2007
Has your US Bus been repaired?
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