2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2017 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus — Seats
Published July 23, 2018 · Recall initiated: July 18, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V474000, published July 23, 2018 and initiated July 18, 2018. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2017 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus — Seats.
What's the hazard
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
What to do
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS | 2016 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2016 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS | 2012 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2013 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS | 2015 MICRO BIRD T-SERIES SCHOOL BUS | 2013 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2017 MICRO BIRD MB II SCHOOL BUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2016 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus | 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2017 Micro Bird Mb Ii School Bus — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V474000 on July 23, 2018. Reported hazard: Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.
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 SCHOOL BUS.