NHTSA Recall 03V335000: Body (structure)
MID BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 1999–2003 Mid Bus Guide.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V335000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | September 8, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 6, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
On certain school buses equipped with q-straint pocket tie downs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." if enough force is applied, one or all of the q-straint pockets can pull away from the floor.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, one or all of the q-straint pockets can pull away from the floor. Possible serious injury or death can occur to the vehicle seat occupants.
Remedy
Mid bus will provide repair kits and installation instructions to its owners. Owner notification began november 6, 2003. Owners remedy should contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.
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 03V335000
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.