Does the 2005 MID Bus Guide XL have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 MID Bus Guide XL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a MID Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 MID Bus Guide XL?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 MID Bus Guide XL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 MID Bus Guide XL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your MID Bus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2005 MID Bus Guide XL recalls, newest first

May 17, 2007NHTSA 07V2110001,403 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Certain mid bus guide and guide xl school buses manufactured between November 3, 2003, and March 30, 2007. The 39" and 45" left hand barriers fail to conform to the energy absorption requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence: The purpose of this standard is to reduce the number of deaths and the severity of injuries that result from the impact of school bus occupants against structures within the vehicle during crashes and sudden maneuvers.
Remedy: Mid bus will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2007. Owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1-877-358-6055.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 2006NHTSA 06V1940002 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: Certain 2005 guide xl school buses manufactured between June 2005 and January 2006 equipped with ricon's 1200, 2000, and 5500 series platform wheelchair lifts. The platform lifts may have a defect in the weld which will allow a joint on the vertical lift to crack.
Consequence: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy: Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06E008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact mid bus customer service at 1-877-358-6055.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 21, 2005NHTSA 05V490000636 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 16, 2005NHTSA 05V2920002,070 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 MID Bus Guide XL were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 MID Bus Guide XL have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 MID Bus Guide XL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a MID Bus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 MID Bus Guide XL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.