2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body
Published December 23, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 23, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V596000, published December 23, 2011. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2011. THE JOINT ON THE METAL CEILING PANEL FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
What to do
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2009 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V596000 on December 23, 2011. Reported hazard: MICRO BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 G5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2011. THE JOINT ON THE METAL CEILING PANEL FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
What should I do if I have this product?
MICRO BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICRO BIRD AT 1-819-477-2012.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICRO BIRD. Model: G5 SCHOOL BUS.