NHTSA Recall 03V402000: Seats
MID BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,552 vehicles. It affects 1999–2003 Mid Bus Guide.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V402000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 16, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 12, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
My 1999 through 2003 guide school buses manufactured from january 1, 1999, to august 31, 2003. The seats will not absorb the specified energy in forward or rearward pushes as required in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly protected, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Mid bus will notify its customers and will fix the seats to bring them in compliance will FMVSS 222. The remedy will be preformed at no cost to the customer. Owner notification began march 12, 2004. 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 419-358-2400.
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 03V402000
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.