NHTSA Recall 02V141000: Seats
MID BUS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2002 Mid Bus School Bus.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V141000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | May 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The seats do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
If the seats have the thin tubing, a reinforcement patch will be put on the back of the frame. Owner notification began may 15, 2002. 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 mid bus at 1-877-358-6055.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V141000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mid Bus School Bus | 2002 |
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.