NHTSA Recall 04V503000: Equipment adaptive/mobility

MID BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on October 6, 2004, covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mid Bus At.

125

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	04V503000
Component	EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Report received	October 6, 2004
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Certain 2000-2004 my mid bus school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.

Remedy

Once the bus owners have been identified, sure-lok will notify mid bus' customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.

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 04V503000

Make and model	Model years
Mid Bus At	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Mid Bus Guide	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Mid Bus Guide XL	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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.