Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V298000 Reported October 27, 1999

Mid bus/fmvss 217/emergency egress exit

Q: What is recall 99V298000?

NHTSA recall 99V298000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on October 27, 1999. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 217/emergency egress exit. The recall affects approximately 41 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 · 41 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V298000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mid Bus Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 27, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses built on chevrolet cutaway chassis have their rear emergency egress zone partially blocked by passenger seats. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with new seats and installation instructions.

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 99V298000 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 99V298000

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

What is recall 99V298000?

NHTSA recall 99V298000 was issued by Mid Bus Corporation on October 27, 1999. It addresses: Mid bus/fmvss 217/emergency egress exit. The recall affects approximately 41 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 99V298000 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.