NHTSA safety recall

Recall 03V402000

Seats — Mid Bus · reported 16 Oct 2003 · 1,552 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

MY 1999 THROUGH 2003 GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 1999, TO AUGUST 31, 2003. THE SEATS WILL NOT ABSORB THE SPECIFIED ENERGY IN FORWARD OR REARWARD PUSHES AS REQUIRED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix

MID BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL FIX THE SEATS TO BRING THEM IN COMPLIANCE WILL FMVSS 222. THE REMEDY WILL BE PREFORMED AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 12, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MID BUS AT 419-358-2400.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
03V402000
Filed by
Mid Bus Corporation
Report received
16 Oct 2003
Owners notified
12 Mar 2004
Potentially affected
1,552

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1999 Mid Bus Guide 2000 Mid Bus Guide 2001 Mid Bus Guide 2002 Mid Bus Guide 2003 Mid Bus Guide

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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