Recall 03V403000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2002-2003 MID BUS GUIDE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,188 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V403000 |
| Manufacturer | MID BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,188 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MY 2002 AND 2003 GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2002, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. VARIOUS SEAMS IN THE SCHOOL BUS BODIES WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. VERTICAL SEAMS IN THE INTERIOR WERE NOT BONDED AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAMS OF THE BUS MAY SEPARATE AT SMALLER LOADS THEN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
MID BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ADD ADDITIONAL FASTENERS TO THE ROOF SEAMS, INTERIOR SEAMS, AND THE MOISTURE BARRIER SKIN BELOW THE FLOOR TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAMS ARE AS INTENDED AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, DO NOT PREMATURELY SEPARATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2004. 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 877-358-6055.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 13V256000 | 2006 MID BUS CSD-7450R-C | EQUIPMENT | 17 | |
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| 12V386000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 641 | |
| 12V387000 | 2012 MID-BUS DH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 282 | |
| 12V346000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 171 | |
| 12V345000 | 2012 MID-BUS SH400 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 598 | |
| 12V342000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 196 | |
| 10V441000 | 2008 MID BUS GRAND GUIDE | OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | 210 | |
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