Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2025 Micro Bird G5 school buses
— Recall Campaign #24V448000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 463 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V448000
| Manufacturer: | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 17, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V448000 |
| Units affected: | 463 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- An improperly attached seat can detach in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.