Recall 03V242000: 2001–2003 Mid Bus Guide

Report received

Jul 2, 2003

Manufacturer

Mid bus incorporated

Potentially affected

2,750vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The increased opening load on the latch might present a problem in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Mid Bus Guide0 complaints
• 2002 Mid Bus Guide0 complaints
• 2003 Mid Bus Guide1 complaints