NHTSA Recall 03V335000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V335000; Date: Sep. 8, 2003
In the event of a vehicle crash, one or all of the q-straint pockets can pull away from the floor. Possible serious injury or death can occur to the vehicle seat occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mid Bus Guide; 2000 Mid Bus Guide; 2001 Mid Bus Guide; 2002 Mid Bus Guide; 2003 Mid Bus Guide
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Mid Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 207
Recall Summary:
On certain school buses equipped with q-straint pocket tie downs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. " if enough force is applied, one or all of the q-straint pockets can pull away from the floor.
How to Fix:
Mid bus will provide repair kits and installation instructions to its owners. Owner notification began November 6, 2003. Owners remedy should contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2003
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