NHTSA Recall 03V334000: Structure
MID BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170 vehicles. It affects 1997–2003 Mid Bus Guide.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V334000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | September 4, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 22, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Guide school buses, models years 1997 through 2003 manufactured from january 1, 1997, to july 21, 2003. The stop arm does not deploy when the red warning lights are turned on as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
Safety risk
If the stop signal arm is not extended when the bus is loading or unloading passengers, it may increase the likelihood of vehicles passing a stopped school bus and striking pedestrians in the vicinity of the bus.
Remedy
Mid bus will notify its customers and provide remedy free of charge. Owner notification began september 22, 2003.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V334000
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.