Recall 22V540000: 2021–2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus, 2021–2022 Micro Bird MB II School Bus, 2021–2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 27, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 127
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 G5, MBII, and T-Series school buses. The inside panels under the windows may have been insufficiently attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Dealers will provide parts and instructions on how to correct the defect, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 22-094-PUS.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird MB II School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird T-Series School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V540000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22-094-PUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 23, 2022
- Components
- Structure:body (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