Mid Bus School Bus Stop Arm Assembly Recall 05V490000 (636 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain mid bus 2002-2005 model year guide dx, guide sw, guide xl, and sc school buses manufactured between january 7, 2002, and april 30, 2005, originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

The risk

Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or Pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

The fix

Mid bus will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, mid bus is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, mid bus will replace the swich upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, mid bus will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The recall began on december 30, 2005. Owners may contact mid bus at 877-358-6055.

Contacts

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mid Bus dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V490000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2002 Mid Bus Guide	0	9	F
2003 Mid Bus Guide	1	10	F
2004 Mid Bus Guide	0	5	C
2005 Mid Bus Guide	0	4	C
2002 Mid Bus Guide DW	0	2	C
2003 Mid Bus Guide DW	0	2	C
2004 Mid Bus Guide DW	0	2	C
2005 Mid Bus Guide DW	0	2	C
2002 Mid Bus Guide SW	0	2	C
2003 Mid Bus Guide SW	0	2	C
2004 Mid Bus Guide SW	0	2	C
2005 Mid Bus Guide SW	0	2	C
2002 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	3	C
2003 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	4	D
2004 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	4	D
2005 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	4	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2002 Mid Bus Guide DW

2003 Mid Bus Guide DW

2004 Mid Bus Guide DW

2005 Mid Bus Guide DW

2002 Mid Bus Guide SW

2003 Mid Bus Guide SW

2004 Mid Bus Guide SW

2005 Mid Bus Guide SW

2002 Mid Bus Guide XL

2003 Mid Bus Guide XL

2004 Mid Bus Guide XL

2005 Mid Bus Guide XL

Questions

Is the 05V490000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MID BUS CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V490000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V490000 announced?

MID BUS CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on October 21, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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