How many recalls does the 1980 United School Bus have?

The 1980 United School Bus has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1980 United School Bus has an open recall?

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1980 United School Bus Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1980 United School Bus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 148 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 83V080000 1983-08-04 148 affected

Defect

SEAT FRAMES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".

Remedy

THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1980 United School Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.