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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V475📅 Sep 19, 2011

2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School BUS & 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II School BUS recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Micro bird is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 micro bird G5 and micro bird mbii School buses manufactured from april 14, 2010, through june 7, 2011, equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The seat cushion self-latching mechanism does not activate when a 48.4 pound mass is placed on the center of the seat cushion and accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "School BUS passenger seating and crash protection."

💥 The risk

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

🔧 The fix

Micro bird will notify owners and will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on january 4, 2012. Owners may contact micro bird at 1-819-477-2012.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V475000
Manufacturer recall #
11-047-SEU
Manufacturer
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,059
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-819-477-2012
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 4, 2012
Built
Apr 14, 2010 – Jun 7, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-047-SEU.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V475 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V475?

2010–2011 Micro Bird G5 School BUS & 2010–2011 Micro Bird MB II School BUS. 1,059 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Micro Bird dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-2012.