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NHTSARecalled Sep 8, 2003 · #03V335000

MID BUS/FMVSS 222/Q-STRAINT POCKETS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
MID BUS/FMVSS 222/Q-STRAINT POCKETS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MID BUS CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice