NHTSA Recall 01V097006: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
MID BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on . It affects 2000–2001 Mid Bus School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V097006 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 7, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy
Am-safe notified mid bus' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. Owner notification began august 31, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or mid bus at 1-419-358-2500.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V097006
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.