1999–2003 Mid Bus Guide Recall: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q-STRAINT POCKET TIE DOWNS FAIL TO…
NHTSA campaign 03V335000 · Structure · filed Sep 8, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Mid Bus Guide recalls
- 2003–2007 Mid Bus Guide and 1 other model — CERTAIN MID BUS GUIDE AND GUIDE XL SCHOOL BUSES…
- 2006 Mid Bus Guide and 1 other model — CERTAIN MY 2006 MID BUS GUIDE AND GUIDE XL SCHOOL BUSES…
- 2001–2006 Mid Bus Guide — CERTAIN MY 2001 THROUGH 2006 MID BUS GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES…
- 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide and 3 other models — CERTAIN MID BUS 2002-2005 MODEL YEAR GUIDE DX, GUIDE SW…
- 2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide — CERTAIN MID BUS MY 2002-2005 GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES…
Other campaigns involving Mid Bus vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V335000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.