Does the 2005 MID Bus Guide have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, seats, 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 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?

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

2005 MID Bus Guide 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. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A MID Bus dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 MID Bus Guide 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

September 27, 2006NHTSA 06V374000200 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Certain my 2001 through 2006 mid bus guide school buses manufactured between January 1, 2002, and may 16, 2006, equipped with collins 3 passenger seats, freedman activity seats, or unistrut track seating with 2 passenger seats. The seats may not have had the correct hardware installed on them which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence: Passengers could sustain serious injuries or even death in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Mid bus will notify owners and provide additional hardware along with installation instructions free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2006. Owners may contact mid bus 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

May 4, 2005NHTSA 05V20300048 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Certain mid bus my 2002-2005 guide school buses manufactured between January 2002 and April 30, 2005. These buses were equipped with a bench-style single passenger seats having a lower cushion surface of 24 inches in width. These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches for a signal designated seating position. These seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence: These seats should have a seating surface of only 22 inches wide to have a single designated seating position. Because the 24 inch cushion is wider than 22 inches, the potential exists for two passengers to be seated in this seat. A second passenger would not have an available seat belt for restraint and may be injured in a crash.
Remedy: Mid bus will notify its customers and replace the 24 inch seat cushion with a 22 inch seat cushion free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2005. Owners may contact mid bus at 1-877-3358-6055.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

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Questions

Does the 2005 MID Bus Guide have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, seats, 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 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?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.