Recall 05V203000 — SEATS Defect in 2002-2005 MID BUS GUIDE
RECALL This recall affects up to 48 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V203000 |
| Manufacturer | MID BUS CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 48 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MID BUS MY 2002-2005 GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2002 AND APRIL 30, 2005. THESE BUSES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH-STYLE SINGLE PASSENGER SEATS HAVING A LOWER CUSHION SURFACE OF 24 INCHES IN WIDTH. THESE SEATS SHOULD HAVE A SEATING SURFACE OF ONLY 22 INCHES FOR A SIGNAL DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION. THESE SEATS DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
Safety Consequence
THESE SEATS SHOULD HAVE A SEATING SURFACE OF ONLY 22 INCHES WIDE TO HAVE A SINGLE DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION. BECAUSE THE 24 INCH CUSHION IS WIDER THAN 22 INCHES, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR TWO PASSENGERS TO BE SEATED IN THIS SEAT. A SECOND PASSENGER WOULD NOT HAVE AN AVAILABLE SEAT BELT FOR RESTRAINT AND MAY BE INJURED IN A CRASH.
Remedy
MID BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE 24 INCH SEAT CUSHION WITH A 22 INCH SEAT CUSHION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MID BUS AT 1-877-3358-6055.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 12V386000 | 2012 MID-BUS DE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 641 | |
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| 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 | |
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