Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V141000 Reported May 20, 2002

Mid bus/fmvss 222/seats

Q: What is recall 02V141000?

NHTSA recall 02V141000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on May 20, 2002. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 222/seats. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mid Bus Corporation · N/A · 20 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V141000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mid Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 20, 2002

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The seats do not meet the requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mid Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V141000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V141000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V141000?

NHTSA recall 02V141000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on May 20, 2002. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 222/seats. The recall affects approximately 20 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mid Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V141000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.