NHTSA Recall 99V298000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V298000; Date: Oct. 27, 1999
In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mid Bus School Bus; 2000 Mid Bus School Bus
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Mid Bus Incorporated
Affected Units:: 41
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses built on Chevrolet cutaway chassis have their rear emergency egress zone partially blocked by passenger seats. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with new seats and installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 10,1999. Owners who do not receive the free parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact mid bus at 1-419-358-2500. Also 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 10, 1999
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