2009–2012 Micro Bird G5 School BUS recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Micro bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 G5 School buses manufactured from november 24, 2009, through december 3, 2011. The joint on the metal ceiling panel fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "School BUS body joint strength."
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, there is a possibility that the metal ceiling panel may partially separate from the body structure creating an opening. A passenger is at risk of serious injury if they are ejected or strike the ceiling panel.
🔧 The fix
Micro bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 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
- 11V596000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 11-049-JSU
- Manufacturer
- CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,227
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Owner phone
- 1-819-477-2012
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 5, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Micro bird's recall campaign number is 11-049-JSU.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 .