Defect Description For Recall
Certain School Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217 “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” The Rear Door Latch Has Insufficient Lubrication, Requiring More Force To Open The Door Than Allowed By The Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
GUIDE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V242000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
The Increased Opening Load On The Latch Might Present A Problem In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Owners Are Being Advised How To Lubricate The Emergency Door Latch Or, If They Prefer, A Dealer Can Perform The Remedy For Them. Owner Notification Began August 27, 2003. Owners Should Contact Mid Bus At 1-877-358-6055.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mid Bus Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20010227
End Of Manufacture
20030531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2750
Date Owners Notified
20030827
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20030702
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217