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NHTSA 05V490📅 Oct 21, 2005

2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide & 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide DW + 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 states other than the following: 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 all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, mid bus is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, mid bus will replace the swich upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, mid bus will 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. The recall began on december 30, 2005. Owners may contact mid bus at 877-358-6055.

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
05V490000
Manufacturer
MID BUS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
636
Component
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-877-358-6055
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 30, 2005
Built
Jan 1, 2002 – Apr 30, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act.however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 05V490 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 05V490?

2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide & 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide DW + 2 more. 636 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-877-358-6055.