Mid Bus Guide Sw 2003

Model Guide Sw made in 2003 by Mid Bus got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning other .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
OTHER - SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
05V490000MID BUS CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/2002 to 04/30/2005V (Vehicle)63612/30/2005ODIMID BUS CORPORATION10/21/200510/21/2005
Defect SummaryCertain mid bus 2002-2005 model year guide dx, guide sw, guide xl, and sc school buses manufactured between january 7, 2002, and april 30, 2005, originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence SummaryShould the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Corrective SummaryMid bus will notify all its customers of this campaign. for those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, mid bus is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. for those buses operated in the warmer states, mid bus will replace the swich upon owner request. for those customers who request the remedy, mid bus will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. the recall began on december 30, 2005. owners may contact mid bus at 877-358-6055.
NotesThis is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act.however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.
05V292000MID BUS CORPORATIONfrom 01/07/2002 to 04/30/2005V (Vehicle)207012/30/2005ODIMID BUS CORPORATION06/16/200506/21/2005
Defect SummaryCertain mid bus 2002-2005 model year guide dx, guide sw, guide xl, and sc school buses manufactured between january 7, 2002, and april 30, 2005, originally sold in or currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. in extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence SummaryShould the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Corrective SummaryMid bus will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. the recall began on december 30, 2005. owners may contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.
NotesCustomers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.