2000–2001 Mid Bus School Bus Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT…
NHTSA campaign 01V097006 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 7, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
The risk
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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AM-SAFE NOTIFIED MID BUS' CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2000. 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 AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330 OR MID BUS AT 1-419-358-2500.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Bus | School Bus | 2000, 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V097006. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.