Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V503000 Reported October 6, 2004

Mid bus/sure-lok/wheelchair securement assem.

Q: What is recall 04V503000?

NHTSA recall 04V503000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on October 6, 2004. It addresses: Mid bus/sure-lok/wheelchair securement assem.. The recall affects approximately 125 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 · 125 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V503000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mid Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

125

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 6, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain 2000-2004 my mid bus school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.

Corrective Action

Once the bus owners have been identified, sure-lok will notify mid bus' customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.

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 04V503000 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 04V503000

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

What is recall 04V503000?

NHTSA recall 04V503000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on October 6, 2004. It addresses: Mid bus/sure-lok/wheelchair securement assem.. The recall affects approximately 125 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 04V503000 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.