ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH Q-STRAINT POCKET TIE DOWNS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, “SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.” IF ENOUGH FORCE IS APPLIED, ONE OR ALL OF THE Q-STRAINT POCKETS CAN PULL AWAY FROM THE FLOOR.
MID BUS CORPORATION – MID BUS/FMVSS 222/Q-STRAINT POCKETS
| Report Received Date | 09/08/2003 |
| NHTSA ID | 03V335000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, ONE OR ALL OF THE Q-STRAINT POCKETS CAN PULL AWAY FROM THE FLOOR. POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR TO THE VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective Action | MID BUS WILL PROVIDE REPAIR KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO ITS OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2003. OWNERS REMEDY SHOULD CONTACT MID BUS AT 419-358-2500. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 207 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=03V335000) |
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