2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body
Published September 10, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 9, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V406000, published September 10, 2013 and initiated September 9, 2013. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail 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 affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V406000 on September 10, 2013. Reported hazard: Corporation Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013 G5 school buses manufactured from April 29, 2013, through July 4, 2013. The joint in the metal ceiling panel may not have been glued properly, thus the buses fail 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 affix the ceiling panels with rivets and glue, free of charge. Owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this campaign is 13-054-JTU.
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.