Mid Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V403000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V403000 by Mid Bus Corporation. Includes 1,188 affected units, MID BUS/FMVSS 221/INEFFECTIVE BONDING IN THE SEAMS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V403000

Manufacturer: Mid Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Mid bus/fmvss 221/ineffective bonding in the seams

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,188

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x8fg-b6ef-9gfz

NHTSA ID: 03V403000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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