Does the 2004 US Bus Universe have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, 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 2004 US Bus Universe 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 2004 US Bus Universe?

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

2004 US Bus Universe 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 2004 US Bus Universe. 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.

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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.

2004 US Bus Universe 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

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

October 19, 2005NHTSA 05V48900030 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 2005NHTSA 05V255000172 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

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.
Consequence: In the event of a frontal crash, the barrier may fail to properly restrain the front seated passenger, possiby resulting in serious injury.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 US Bus Universe were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 US Bus Universe have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, 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 2004 US Bus Universe 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 2004 US Bus Universe?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.