Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
GUIDE
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V402000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Vehicle Occupant May Not Be Properly Protected, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19990901
End Of Manufacture
20030831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1552
Date Owners Notified
20040312
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20031016
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222