Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 G5
— Recall Campaign #22V540000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 127 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V540000
| Manufacturer: | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 27, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V540000 |
| Units affected: | 127 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Insufficiently attached panels may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.