NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Mid Bus Guide Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Mid Bus Guide has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Mid Bus Guide. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mid Bus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Mid Bus Guide. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
MID BUS/FMVSS 222/SEATS AND BARRIERS
NHTSA #03V402000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported October 16, 2003 · MID BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,552 vehicles
Owners notified March 12, 2004 · Vehicles built September 1, 1999 – August 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MID BUS/FMVSS 222/Q-STRAINT POCKETS
NHTSA #03V335000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported September 8, 2003 · MID BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 207 vehicles
Owners notified November 6, 2003 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – September 3, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q-STRAINT POCKET TIE DOWNS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED, ONE OR ALL OF THE Q-STRAINT POCKETS CAN PULL AWAY FROM THE FLOOR.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, ONE OR ALL OF THE Q-STRAINT POCKETS CAN PULL AWAY FROM THE FLOOR. POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR TO THE VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
MID BUS WILL PROVIDE REPAIR KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ITS OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2003. OWNERS REMEDY SHOULD CONTACT MID BUS AT 419-358-2500.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MID BUS/FMVSS 131/4 LIGHT WARNING SYSTEM
NHTSA #03V334000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported September 4, 2003 · MID BUS CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 170 vehicles
Owners notified September 22, 2003 · Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – July 21, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES, MODELS YEARS 1997 THROUGH 2003 MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 1997, TO JULY 21, 2003. THE STOP ARM DOES NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE RED WARNING LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 131, "SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES."
Safety consequence
IF THE STOP SIGNAL ARM IS NOT EXTENDED WHEN THE BUS IS LOADING OR UNLOADING PASSENGERS, IT MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF VEHICLES PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS AND STRIKING PEDESTRIANS IN THE VICINITY OF THE BUS.
Manufacturer remedy
MID BUS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2003.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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