2001-2003 Mid Bus Guide recall: hinge and attachments
Mid Bus Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 2, 2003. It covers about 2,750 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,750
- reported
- Jul 2, 2003
- owners notified
- Aug 27, 2003
- related complaints
- 1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The increased opening load on the latch might present a problem in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V242000
Affected vehicles
- Mid Bus Guide 2001-2003 200120022003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 03V242000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Mid Bus Guide hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 03V242000, reported on July 2, 2003, covers about 2,750 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V242000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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