Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall - Campaign #03V242000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 MID BUS GUIDE RECALL - #03V242000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217 "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR LATCH HAS INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION, REQUIRING MORE FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR THAN ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.

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Vehicle 2001 MID BUS GUIDE
Manufacturer MID BUS INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 2/27/2001 - 5/31/2003
Recalled on 7/14/2003
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 8/27/2003
# Affected 2,750
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217 "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE REAR DOOR LATCH HAS INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION, REQUIRING MORE FORCE TO OPEN THE DOOR THAN ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequences THE INCREASED OPENING LOAD ON THE LATCH MIGHT PRESENT A PROBLEM IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Corrective action OWNERS ARE BEING ADVISED HOW TO LUBRICATE THE EMERGENCY DOOR LATCH OR, IF THEY PREFER, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MID BUS AT 1-877-358-6055.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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2001 MID BUS GUIDE Recall for SEATS
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