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NHTSA 05V292📅 Jun 21, 2005

2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide DW & 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide SW + 2 more recall: other

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain mid bus 2002-2005 model year Guide dx, Guide SW, Guide XL, and SC school buses manufactured between january 7, 2002, and april 30, 2005, originally sold in or currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.

💥 The risk

Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.

🔧 The fix

Mid bus will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on december 30, 2005. Owners may contact mid bus at 419-358-2500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V292000
Manufacturer
MID BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,070
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 30, 2005
Built
Jan 7, 2002 – Apr 30, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V292 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V292?

2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide DW & 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide SW + 2 more. 2,070 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mid Bus dealer to book the free repair.