Recall 11V475000: 2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 19, 2011
Vehicles affected
1,059
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird g5 and micro bird mbii school buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

The risk

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

The fix

Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

Notes

Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-047-seu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V475000
Manufacturer campaign
11-047-SEU
Manufacturer
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Owner letters
Jan 4, 2012
Components
Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology