2003 MID Bus Guide Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004-08-20, Structure
WE RECEIVED 9 RECALL LETTERS ON JANUARY 14, 2004 THAT WOULD AFFECT 9 OF OUR 2003 MID-BUSES. IT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL JOINT STRENGTH SEAMS IN MID BUS PRODUCTION OF SCHOOL BUSES THAT MAY NOT MEET THE MINIMUM JOINT STRENGTH NEEDED IN A SCHOOL BUS. WHAT THAT MEANS THAT, IF THE BUS WERE TO BE IN AN ACCIDENT AND ROLL OVER, THE SEAMS MAY NOT HOLD AND THE BUS WOULD COME APART. WE IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED OUR DEALER TO HAVE THE BUSES REPAIRED AND WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL MARCH, 2004. I CALLED THEM AGAIN IN MARCH AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE THERE UNTIL MAY AND THAT WE MAY HAVE TO DRIVE THEM TO PHOENIX TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED. WE PURCHASED THE BUSES THROUGH I

2003 MID Bus Guide questions

Does the 2003 MID Bus Guide have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2003 MID Bus Guide: Structure:Body; Seats; Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly; Seats; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 MID Bus Guide?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 MID Bus Guide has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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