NHTSA recall 03V335000
Structure › Body
Mid Bus Guide
Reported Sep 8, 2003207 vehicles affectedMID BUS CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1999 – Sep 3, 2003
The defect
On certain school buses equipped with q-straint pocket tie downs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." if enough force IS applied, one or all of the q-straint pockets can pull away from the floor.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, one or all of the q-straint pockets can pull away from the floor. possible serious injury or death can occur to the vehicle seat occupants.
The remedy
Mid bus will provide repair kits and installation instructions to its owners. owner notification began november 6, 2003. owners remedy should contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.