Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII
— Recall Campaign #21V531000
Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII, 2015-2021 T-Series, and 2006-2022 G5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,323 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V531000
| Manufacturer: | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 13, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V531000 |
| Units affected: | 1,323 |
- Description:
- Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. (Micro Bird) is recalling certain 2003-2015 MBII, 2015-2021 T-Series, and 2006-2022 G5 transit buses. The emergency release handle on the service door may bind, not allowing the door panels to open.
- Consequeces:
- The service door may not open, preventing evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will provide instructions on how to correctly adjust the service door, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact Micro Bird's customer service at 1-819-477-2012. Micro Bird's number for this recall is 21-087-DUC.
- 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.