Recall 24V448000: 2011–2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 17, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 463
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses, equipped with certain tracked 2-place seats with lap and shoulder seat belts. The seats may be improperly attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Micro Bird will provide instructions on how to inspect and reattach the seats as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 24-108-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
- 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
- 2019 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2020 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2021 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2022 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2023 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2024 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
- 2025 Micro Bird G5 School Bus
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V448000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24-108-TUS
- Manufacturer
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 14, 2024
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts); Seats:mid/rear assembly (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