NHTSA Recall 03V403000: Body (structure)
MID BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,188 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Mid Bus Guide.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V403000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | October 16, 2003 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
My 2002 and 2003 guide school buses manufactured from may 1, 2002, to september 30, 2003. Various seams in the school bus bodies were improperly assembled. Vertical seams in the interior were not bonded as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seams of the bus may separate at smaller loads then expected, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Mid bus will notify its customers and add additional fasteners to the roof seams, interior seams, and the moisture barrier skin below the floor to ensure that the seams are as intended and in the event of a crash, do not prematurely separate. Owner notification began january 15, 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 customer service at 877-358-6055.
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 03V403000
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.