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2001 US Bus Sturdibus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 US Bus Sturdibus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2001 US Bus Sturdibus recalls, newest first

April 13, 2007NHTSA 07V155000106 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Certain U.S. Bus sturdibus, sturdivan, and universe school buses manufactured between may 1, 2000, and may 2, 2006. In a crash, the wall and floor mounting bolts can pull through the supporting steel which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Also the seats in these buses do not comply with the seat spacing requirements of FMVSS 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the mounting bolts could fail to retain the seat, allowing the passenger to be thrown forward, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Remedy
U.S. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2009. Owners can contact U.S. Bus at 765-939-3984.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 20, 2006NHTSA 06V44300080 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Summary
Certain 2000-2006 U.S. Bus sturdibus school buses manufactured between may 1, 2000, and may 2, 2006. The barriers were not installed correctly which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, a passenger's head could be deflected into an unprotected area possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
U.S. Bus will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2007. Owners may contact U.S. Bus at 765-939-3984.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 31, 2006NHTSA 06V4160004,019 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Certain 1998 through 2006 universe and sturdibus school buses manufactured between January 1998 and October 23, 2006. The label explaining crossview mirror use is not visible to the seated driver which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors.
Consequence
The purpose of this standard is to reduce deaths and injuries that occur when the driver of the vehicle does not have a clear view to the rear.
Remedy
U.S. Bus will notify owners and mail a replacement label along with placement instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2007. Owners can contact U.S. Bus at 765-939-3984.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 6, 2001NHTSA 01V281000188 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." these buses have insufficient metal hemming in the panel joints.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the side panels of the bus may not protect the occupants at the level required by the standard.
Remedy
On the right and left rear exterior panel joints behind the rear wheels, an additional 4 steel rivets will be added at each 8" section between the rub rails to the joint for both sides of the bus. The interior ceiling panel joint will go from the left side to the right side inside the bus. On the interior celing panels center joint from the front to the rear inside of the bus, 4 new steel rivets will be added every 8" section from front to the rear of the bus. Owner notification began September 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free modification kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact us bus at 1-845-357-2510.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 31, 2001NHTSA 01V244000195 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses. Two fasteners were omitted in assembling the wall mount bracket to the seat frame.
Consequence
This could compromise the compartmentalization of the seating area in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with modification kits and installation instructions. Owner notification is expected to begin during August/September 2001. Owners who do not receive the free modification kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact us bus at 1-845-357-2510.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2001 US Bus Sturdibus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2001 US Bus Sturdibus have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 US Bus Sturdibus recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a US Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 US Bus Sturdibus?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.