U.S. BUS CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by U.S. BUS CORPORATION in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 26, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

US BUS/HANDRAIL

AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ID: 96V206000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 616

Consequence Summary:

IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

US BUS HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO TURN THE HANDLE UPSIDE DOWN AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED (WHITE) SPACER BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HANDRAIL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 1, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

U.S. BUS/FMVSS 301 - FUEL TANK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT IN GM P3 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE SCHOOL BUS, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 301, EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE FUEL SPILLAGE AS SPECIFIED BY THE STANDARD. THE FUEL TANK WAS PUNCTURED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT OF THE MOVING BARRIER.

NHTSA ID: 96V162003

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 89

Consequence Summary:

IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective Action:

GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH U.S. BUS IN PROVIDING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SHIELDING FOR THE FUEL TANK, NEW FILL PIPE AND VENT HOSES; AND, IF REQUIRED, ADD ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS BODY TO THE CHASSIS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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