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2002-2005 Mid Bus Guide recall: seats

Mid Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on May 4, 2005. It covers about 48 vehicles.

vehicles affected
48
reported
May 4, 2005
owners notified
May 24, 2005

Seats

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 05V203000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V203000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2005 Mid Bus Guide seats?

Yes. Recall 05V203000, reported on May 4, 2005, covers about 48 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V203000?

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.

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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