Vehicles Updated 2003-07-02

MID BUS/FMVSS 217/REAR DOOR LATCH LUBRICATION

Recalled Product

MID BUS CORPORATION


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

MID BUS CORPORATION

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)