Corp. Micro Bird Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with
— Recall Campaign #18V596000
Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 252 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V596000
| Manufacturer: | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 07, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V596000 |
| Units affected: | 252 |
- Description:
- Corp. Micro Bird Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2018 Micro Bird MBII school buses equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."
- Consequeces:
- Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Micro Bird will notify owners, and the seat manufacture will provide the missing labels and instructions for their installation, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Micro Bird customer service at 1-819-477-2012 or Hickory Springs customer service at 1-419-492-2157 extension 243. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 18-076-IUS.
- 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.