Recall 17V798000: 2006–2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 12, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 292
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2017 G5 school buses with an unloaded weight more than 10,013 pounds. In a rollover, the roof may crush excessively. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."
The risk
If roof crushes more than the rollover standards allow for the weight and configuration of the bus, the occupants have a greater risk of injury in the event of a rollover crash.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will modify the buses to prevent the roof from crushing excessively in a rollover, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2018. For more information, owners may contact Micro Bird at 1-819-475-9633. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 17-072-GUS.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2007 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2008 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2009 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2010 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V798000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17-072-GUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 26, 2018
- Components
- Structure:body:roof and pillars (Body & Structure)
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