| Make : MID BUS | Model : GUIDE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 20030721 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V334000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030922 | Date Received by ODI: 20030904 | Date Added to Database: 20030912 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MID BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MID BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 170 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES, MODELS YEARS 1997 THROUGH 2003 MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 1997, TO JULY 21, 2003. THE STOP ARM DOES NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE RED WARNING LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 131, "SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES. |
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Consequence:
IF THE STOP SIGNAL ARM IS NOT EXTENDED WHEN THE BUS IS LOADING OR UNLOADING PASSENGERS, IT MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF VEHICLES PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS AND STRIKING PEDESTRIANS IN THE VICINITY OF THE BUS. |
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Remedy:
MID BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 131 | |
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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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