| Make : MID BUS | Model : GUIDE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20010227 - 20030531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V242000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030827 | Date Received by ODI: 20030702 | Date Added to Database: 20030714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MID BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MID BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2750 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THE INCREASED OPENING LOAD ON THE LATCH MIGHT PRESENT A PROBLEM IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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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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