The worst 2005 Mid Bus Guide XL problems
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Recalls 4
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Certain mid bus guide and guide xl school buses manufactured between november 3, 2003, and march 30, 2007. The 39" and 45" left hand barriers fail to conform to the energy absorption requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
- Risk
- The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of deaths and the severity of injuries that result from the impact of school bus occupants against structures within the vehicle during crashes and sudden maneuvers.
- Remedy
- Mid bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2007. Owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1‑877‑358‑6055.
Recall number 07V211000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Certain 2005 guide xl school buses manufactured between june 2005 and january 2006 equipped with ricon's 1200, 2000, and 5500 series platform wheelchair lifts. The platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.
- Risk
- In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800‑322‑2884 or owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1‑877‑358‑6055.
Recall number 06V194000 · Recall details
Other: school bus stop arm assembly
- What is wrong
- 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 states other than the following: 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Mid bus will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, mid bus is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, mid bus will replace the swich upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, mid bus will 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. The recall began on december 30, 2005. Owners may contact mid bus at 877‑358‑6055.
Recall number 05V490000 · Recall details
Other: school bus stop arm assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 05V292000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Mid Bus Guide XL reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Mid Bus Guide XL have?
4 recalls, covering structure, equipment adaptive/mobility and other.
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