Recall
Mid Bus School Bus — 02V141000
NHTSA ID
02V141000
Make
Mid Bus
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2002-05-20
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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.