MID BUS CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by MID BUS CORPORATION in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 27, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 222/SEATS MISSING HARDWARE

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V374000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 200

Consequence Summary:

PASSENGERS COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR EVEN DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 1, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON

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.

NHTSA ID: 06V194000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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