2001 MID BUS GUIDE RECALL - #03V242000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 MID BUS GUIDE |
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| Manufacturer |
MID BUS INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
2/27/2001 - 5/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
7/14/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
8/27/2003 |
| # Affected |
2,750 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall for STRUCTURE
2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall for SEATS
2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall for SEATS
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