2016 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2015 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2017 Micro Bird Ct-Series — Seats
Published December 13, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 7, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V875000, published December 13, 2018 and initiated December 7, 2018. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2016 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2015 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2017 Micro Bird Ct-Series — Seats.
What's the hazard
Corp. Micro Bird Inc (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT Series buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.
What to do
Micro Bird has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-507-625-6426. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-080-GUC.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICRO BIRD
- Model
- CT-SERIES
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES | 2018 MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES | 2015 MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES | 2017 MICRO BIRD CT-SERIES
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2018 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2015 Micro Bird Ct-Series | 2017 Micro Bird Ct-Series — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V875000 on December 13, 2018. Reported hazard: Corp. Micro Bird Inc (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Micro Bird CT Series buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.
What should I do if I have this product?
Micro Bird has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-507-625-6426. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-080-GUC.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICRO BIRD. Model: CT-SERIES.