Recall 18V474000: 2011–2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2011–2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2011–2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 18, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,357
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Micro Bird G5, MB-II, and T-series school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the seatback, free of charge. Micro Bird issued interim notifications to owners on September 12, 2018. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-074-SUS.
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
- 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
- 2018 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2011 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2012 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2013 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2014 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2015 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2016 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2017 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2018 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V474000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18-074-SUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 7, 2018
- 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