| Make : MID BUS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020401 - 20020430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V141000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020515 | Date Received by ODI: 20020520 | Date Added to Database: 20020528 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MID BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MID BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REGULATION SCHOOL BUS SEATS (39" AND 45") FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT MAY HAVE TUBING WITH THINNER THAN SPECIFIED WALL THICKNESS. |
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Consequence:
THE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
IF THE SEATS HAVE THE THIN TUBING, A REINFORCEMENT PATCH WILL BE PUT ON THE BACK OF THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2002. 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 1-877-358-6055. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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