Vehicle recall 03V242000 · July 2, 2003

2001-2003 MID Bus Guide

Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217 "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the rear door…

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

Summary: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217 "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the rear door latch has insufficient lubrication, requiring more force to open the door than allowed by the standard.
Consequence: The increased opening load on the latch might present a problem in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Owners are being advised how to lubricate the emergency door latch or, if they prefer, a dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began August 27, 2003. Owners should contact mid bus at 1-877-358-6055.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V242000
Reported to NHTSA: July 2, 2003
Filed by: MID BUS INCORPORATED
Owner notification: August 27, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,750
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Recall 03V242000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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MID Bus Guide (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001

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