Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V242000 Reported July 2, 2003

Mid bus/fmvss 217/rear door latch lubrication

Q: What is recall 03V242000?

NHTSA recall 03V242000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on July 2, 2003. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 217/rear door latch lubrication. The recall affects approximately 2,750 vehicles , with the defect involving the Structure 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 · Structure · 2,750 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V242000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mid Bus Corporation

Component

Structure

Vehicles Affected

2,750

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 2, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217 "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the rear door latch has insufficient lubrication, requiring more force to open the door than allowed by the standard.

Safety Consequence

The increased opening load on the latch might present a problem in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action

Owners are being advised how to lubricate the emergency door latch or, if they prefer, a dealer can perform the remedy for them. owner notification began august 27, 2003. owners 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 03V242000 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 03V242000

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

What is recall 03V242000?

NHTSA recall 03V242000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on July 2, 2003. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 217/rear door latch lubrication. The recall affects approximately 2,750 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mid Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V242000 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.