Does the 2003 US Bus Sturdibus have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, seat belts, equipment. 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 2003 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 2003 US Bus Sturdibus?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2003 US Bus Sturdibus recalls

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

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

For the 2003 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.

Has your US Bus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A US Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2003 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

February 27, 2007NHTSA 07V06900038 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Certain my 2003 through 2006 U.S. Bus sturdibus school buses. In the event of a crash, the seats attached to the floor track can detach which does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seats can become detached from the floor, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: U.S. Bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 27, 2007. Owner 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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 US Bus Sturdibus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 US Bus Sturdibus have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, seat belts, equipment. 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 2003 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 2003 US Bus Sturdibus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.