2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2001-06-11
Description
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.
Consequence
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 1999-10-29
Description
Vehicle description: school buses built on chevrolet cutaway chassis have their rear emergency egress zone partially blocked by passenger seats. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, vehicle occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with new seats and installation instructions.
Notes
Owner notification began november 10,1999. Owners who do not receive the free parts and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact 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).