There have been 3 safety recalls for the Mid Bus School Bus. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mid Bus School Bus.
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 |
| 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The seats do not meet the requirements of the standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Mid Bus School Bus |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Certain school buses equipped with regulation school bus seats (39" and 45") fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. " the seat may have tubing with thinner than specified wall thickness. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Mid Bus School Bus, 2001 Mid Bus School Bus |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 20, 2002 | Seats | 20 |
| Jun. 7, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 0 |
| Oct. 27, 1999 | Seats | 41 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Mid Bus School Bus | 1 |
| 2001 Mid Bus School Bus | 1 |
| 2000 Mid Bus School Bus | 2 |
| 1999 Mid Bus School Bus | 1 |