There have been 3 safety recalls for the Mid Bus Superior. 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 Superior.
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Mid Bus Superior, 1989 Mid Bus Superior, 1990 Mid Bus Superior, 1991 Mid Bus Superior, 1992 Mid Bus Superior, 1993 Mid Bus Superior |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the handrail and the floor. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Buses would not comply with requirements of standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Mid Bus Superior, 1988 Mid Bus Superior, 1989 Mid Bus Superior |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Right rear and left rear passenger seat anchorages may not meet the requirements of fmvss 222. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Mid Bus Superior |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The seat frames used were not manufactured according to specifications. The tubing may weaken and bend in an accident, if impacted from the rear. Seats failed to meet the impact energy requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 10, 1996 | Structure:body | 2,826 |
| Nov. 8, 1989 | Seats | 1,527 |
| Apr. 2, 1983 | Seats | 61 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Mid Bus Superior | 1 |
| 1992 Mid Bus Superior | 1 |
| 1991 Mid Bus Superior | 1 |
| 1990 Mid Bus Superior | 1 |
| 1989 Mid Bus Superior | 2 |
| 1988 Mid Bus Superior | 2 |
| 1987 Mid Bus Superior | 1 |
| 1983 Mid Bus Superior | 1 |