NHTSA recall campaign
02V141000
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REGULATION SCHOOL BUS SEATS (39" AND 45") FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT MAY HAVE TUBING WITH THINNER THAN SPECIFIED WALL THICKNESS.
Risk
THE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
IF THE SEATS HAVE THE THIN TUBING, A REINFORCEMENT PATCH WILL BE PUT ON THE BACK OF THE FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2002. 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 MID BUS AT 1-877-358-6055.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryMID BUS
- School BUS2002