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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V795000

2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp: critical fasteners

Published November 24, 2023 · Recall initiated: November 23, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V795000, published November 24, 2023 and initiated November 23, 2023. Recalling firm: Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.; 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp: critical fasteners.

What's the hazard

Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What to do

Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.

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Recall details

Brand
MICRO BIRD
Model
G5 SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
Lot
2010 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2006 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2007 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2020 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2011 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2021 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2015 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2008 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2012 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS | 2014 MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus | 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus — Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp: critical fasteners recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V795000 on November 24, 2023. Reported hazard: Corp. Mirco Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2008 G5, 2010-2012 G5, 2014-2015 G5, and 2020-2021 G5 school buses equipped with transversal wheelchair track anchorages. The wheelchair track anchorages may not sufficiently secure a wheelchair and detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will reattach the transversal anchorages, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 23-104-TUS.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)