Mid Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V203000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V203000 by Mid Bus Corporation. Includes 48 affected units, FMVSS 222/SEAT CUSHION IS TOO WIDE, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V203000

Manufacturer: Mid Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2005-05-04T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 222/seat cushion is too wide

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V203000

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