2000 MID BUS SCHOOL BUS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

99V298000 on 10/28/1999

Component:

Seats

Affected:

41

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."

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Owners will be provided with new seats and installation instructions.

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).

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Campaign:

01V097006 on 06/10/2001

Component:

Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Manufactured:

10/31/2000 - 04/29/2001

Defect:

Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Consequence:

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Correction:

Am-safe notified mid bus' customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. owner notification began august 31, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330 or mid bus at 1-419-358-2500.

Notes:

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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