Mid Bus Body Recall 07V211000 (1,403 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain mid bus guide and guide xl school buses manufactured between november 3, 2003, and march 30, 2007. The 39" and 45" left hand barriers fail to conform to the energy absorption requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, School bus passenger seating and crash protection.

The risk

The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of deaths and the severity of injuries that result from the impact of school bus occupants against structures within the vehicle during crashes and sudden maneuvers.

The fix

Mid bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on june 13, 2007. Owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1-877-358-6055.

Contacts

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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 07V211000.
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
2003 Mid Bus Guide	1	10	F
2004 Mid Bus Guide	0	5	C
2005 Mid Bus Guide	0	4	C
2006 Mid Bus Guide	0	3	B
2007 Mid Bus Guide	0	1	A
2003 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	4	D
2004 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	4	D
2005 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	4	D
2006 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	2	C
2007 Mid Bus Guide XL	0	1	A

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2003 Mid Bus Guide XL

2004 Mid Bus Guide XL

2005 Mid Bus Guide XL

2006 Mid Bus Guide XL

2007 Mid Bus Guide XL

Questions

Is the 07V211000 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 07V211000?

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 07V211000 announced?

MID BUS CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on May 17, 2007. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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