Mid Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V292000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V292000 by Mid Bus Corporation. Includes 2,070 affected units, STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS, component: OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain mid bus 2002-2005 model year guide dx, guide sw, guide xl, and sc school buses manufactured between january 7, 2002, and april 30, 2005, originally sold in or currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Corrective Action

Mid bus will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2005. owners may contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V292000

Manufacturer: Mid Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2005-06-16T00:00:00

Subject: Stop arm malfunctions

Component: Other

Potentially Affected Units: 2,070

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain mid bus 2002-2005 model year guide dx, guide sw, guide xl, and sc school buses manufactured between january 7, 2002, and april 30, 2005, originally sold in or currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

Consequence Summary: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

Corrective Action: Mid bus will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2005. owners may contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05V292000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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