Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V402000 Reported October 16, 2003

Mid bus/fmvss 222/seats and barriers

Q: What is recall 03V402000?

NHTSA recall 03V402000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on October 16, 2003. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 222/seats and barriers. The recall affects approximately 1,552 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 · 1,552 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V402000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mid Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,552

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 16, 2003

Defect Summary

My 1999 through 2003 guide school buses manufactured from january 1, 1999, to august 31, 2003. the seats will not absorb the specified energy in forward or rearward pushes as required in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly protected, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Mid bus will notify its customers and will fix the seats to bring them in compliance will fmvss 222. the remedy will be preformed at no cost to the customer. owner notification began march 12, 2004. 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 419-358-2400.

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 03V402000 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 03V402000

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

What is recall 03V402000?

NHTSA recall 03V402000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on October 16, 2003. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 222/seats and barriers. The recall affects approximately 1,552 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 03V402000 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.