MID BUS SCHOOL BUS 2000: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V298000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MID BUS | SCHOOL BUS | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-10 | 1999-10-27 | 1999-10-29 |
Production Dates: 2000-11-01 - 2001-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: MID BUS CORPORATION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
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."
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW SEATS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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'.
