Defect Description For Recall
Guide School Buses, Models Years 1997 Through 2003 Manufactured From January 1, 1997, To July 21, 2003. The Stop Arm Does Not Deploy When The Red Warning Lights Are Turned On As Required Under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 131, “School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices.”
Make Of Vehicle
MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
GUIDE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V334000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If The Stop Signal Arm Is Not Extended When The Bus Is Loading Or Unloading Passengers, It May Increase The Likelihood Of Vehicles Passing A Stopped School Bus And Striking Pedestrians In The Vicinity Of The Bus.
Fix Defect
Mid Bus Will Notify Its Customers And Provide Remedy Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began September 22, 2003.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
20030721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
170
Date Owners Notified
20030922
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20030904
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
131