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NHTSA recall 99V298000

Seats

Mid Bus School Bus

Reported Oct 27, 199941 vehicles affectedMID BUS INCORPORATED

The defect

Vehicle description: school buses built on chevrolet cutaway chassis have their rear emergency egress zone partially blocked by passenger seats. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

The risk

In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury.

The remedy

Owners will be provided with new seats and installation instructions.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mid Bus School Bus
19992000

Notes

Owner notification began november 10,1999. Owners who do not receive the free parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact mid bus at 1-419-358-2500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).