2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body: roof and pillars
Published December 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 12, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V798000, published December 15, 2017 and initiated December 12, 2017. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body: roof and pillars.
What's the hazard
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection.
What to do
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. For more information, owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-475-9633. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-072-GUS.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2010 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2007 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2006 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2013 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2017 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2015 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2014 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2012 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2008 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Structure: body: roof and pillars recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V798000 on December 15, 2017. Reported hazard: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. For more information, owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-475-9633. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-072-GUS.
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.