2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Seats
Published February 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V101000, published February 12, 2018 and initiated February 8, 2018. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Seats.
What's the hazard
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems.
What to do
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS | 2018 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS | 2017 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS | 2016 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus | 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V101000 on February 12, 2018. Reported hazard: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICRO BIRD. Model: T-SERIES TRANSIT BUS.