Defect Description For Recall
Certain Mid Bus 2002-2005 Model Year Guide Dx, Guide Sw, Guide Xl, And Sc School Buses Manufactured Between January 7, 2002, And April 30, 2005, Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, And The District Of Columbia. In Extremely Cold Weather, The Microswitches Used Internally To Position The Sign In The Open And Closed Positions May MalfunCTIon, Causing The Sign To Open Or Close In An Improper Position, Or To Not Open At All.
Make Of Vehicle
MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
GUIDE SW
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V292000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Stop Arm Not Perform Properly, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Vehicles Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
Mid Bus Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Original Switch With A Switch Pack That Is Not Sensitive To Extreme Cold Weather And Will Inspect To Ensure The Microswitch Heater Wiring Is Properly Connected Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 30, 2005. Owners May Contact Mid Bus At 419-358-2500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020107
End Of Manufacture
20050430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2070
Date Owners Notified
20051230
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
20050616