Recall 99V298000: Mid bus incorporated
- Report received
- Oct 27, 1999
- Manufacturer
- Mid bus incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 41vehicles
- Model years
- —
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
Vehicle description: school buses built on chevrolet cutaway chassis have their rear emergency egress zone partially blocked by passenger seats. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Possible consequence
In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new seats and installation instructions.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.