Mid Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V242000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V242000 by Mid Bus Corporation. Includes 2,750 affected units, MID BUS/FMVSS 217/REAR DOOR LATCH LUBRICATION, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V242000

Manufacturer: Mid Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Mid bus/fmvss 217/rear door latch lubrication

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 2,750

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nz73.exrm.8bsh

NHTSA ID: 03V242000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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