NHTSA Recall 07V211000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V211000; Date: May. 17, 2007
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mid Bus Guide; 2004 Mid Bus Guide; 2005 Mid Bus Guide; 2006 Mid Bus Guide; 2007 Mid Bus Guide; 2003 Mid Bus Guide Xl; 2004 Mid Bus Guide Xl; 2005 Mid Bus Guide Xl; 2006 Mid Bus Guide Xl; 2007 Mid Bus Guide Xl
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Mid Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,403
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 13, 2007
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