Recall 18V101000: 2015–2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 8, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 207
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 T-Series transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with at least one three-place seat that has Type 1 (lap belt) seat belts. In the event of a crash, the seats or seat belt attachments may not remain secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and number 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
If the seat or seat belt attachments fail in the event of a crash, the seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a modification kit to keep the seat and seat belt assembly anchored, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-073-TUS.
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
- 2015 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird T-Series Transit Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V101000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18-073-TUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 3, 2018
- Components
- Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts); 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